Elect

Elect (v): 1 : to select by vote for an office, position, or membership... 3. to choose (as a course of action) especially by preference

Yesterday's word was "elect," but I didn't have time to post because it was primary day for the state. I voted, unlike 88% of the population. Part of that is because I'm doing some work for a PAC this summer. Otherwise, to be honest, I may have been with the majority of citizens not at the polls. But I do love elections. Without getting to high school civics class about it, they are excellent opportunities to have a direct effect on the government, and make a choice - elect to vote, to have a say.

This is also why the group I'm working for the summer is pro-choice. There is no freedom without choice, and there is no freedom - certainly not equal to that of men - for women who cannot control their reproductive organs.

::climbs down from soap box::

I also like "elect" because it's secondary meaning, "to choose" (not just vote into office), is not as commonly used. I elect to use this word because I like it, and I like the ability to choose that it expresses.