We consider voting to be important because of a number of reasons. For instance, our forefather have fought of this freedom. Every American citizen has the right to vote, as guaranteed in our Constitution.
Voting also sets a precedent for our standard of living.
We vote for the issues that we want to affect our own lives. Voting sends a voice to our representatives. They listen so they can help build America and if we don't vote, we cannot complain on how our politicians represent us. All of these points are good, true and valid. However, there are dangers of thinking so commonly.