2012 is a big year in history. Not just because it’s the year of the impending doom of our world as we know it, but because of the upcoming elections.

Every senior that is able to should vote come Nov. 6. Elections determine who is making decisions for a community — whether local or national.

Elected officials make decisions about many things that impact you. They decide how much money your school gets, the types of food served at lunch, what you’re taught and how old you have to be to drive. If you go out to vote, you have a say in who makes those decisions for you, and that’s a pretty big responsibility. As Uncle Ben from Spider Man once said, “With great power comes great responsibility.”

You can help better the world. Voting is one of the simplest ways you can and should.