I voted. Because I can. Because I have the right to. Because I should. Because if I didn't, then I would have lost my right to express an opinion (either way) for the next 4 years.
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We voted at the community center near our apartment. The line was streaming out the door by 7:30am. I'll admit that I sort of teared up when we got there, because there were so many people, & I'm just really grateful for the right I have to cast my vote (especially after reading In the Time of the Butterflies). No matter your political views, this election is historic in that so many people CARE. I think that's just great. There were families taking pictures, people getting their picture taken next to the voting booth... They were clearly first-time voters, & they looked proud. I was, too.
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I have felt exactly the same way. It's just not the ONE vote that makes all the difference, it's our duty to be part of the process. To preserve our way of life we need to be there and to thoughtfully consider our choices. We MUST be actively involved. It is a day of fervor and passion that we have not seen in many years. I just hope those who vote actually know what they are supporting. Further, I pray that our new administration will lead us in positive directions, and that our constitution will be supported.
I voted last week (we do it by mail) and although I know my general political view is the minority here in Oregon, land of the trees, I felt like I needed to be counted. At least on the local issues I know my vote can make a difference. What blows my mind is when people say they don't vote because what's one vote matter. I just want to scream and tell them to go do their duty! Although, if someone isn't informed on the issues, then they should stay home, because this shouldn't just be a popularity contest.
Although it's not cool to vote for yourself, I felt like my campaign was flagging in the end, with some negative ads surfacing here and there, and since I didn't receive nearly the campaign contributions I'd expected (Osama got more money in October than I did during my entire campaign) I probably won't get the votes I'd hoped for. But to all of you who believed in me, thanks for your moral support.
Dad, I know you are smart enough to know that Barack Obama is not a terrorist, but it’s strange that “b” and “s” are not next to each other on the keyboard so it couldn’t have been a typo… Hmm.
It just sort of drives me nuts that people call him a terrorist, or even a Muslim, as if being a Muslim would disqualify him from being a good president. I would have not problem voting for a Muslim. Mitt Romney is a Mormon and “we” were all defensive about people giving him a hard time about his faith- but Obama isn’t even a Muslim.
Anyway- you know better, Dad. I still love you though.
Brad & I stood in line to take our turn on the singular voting machine in our district. :)
I think being an educated voter is much more important than just voting. Which I know you are but I wonder about the statistics of people that actually have any idea what they are voting for.
I wonder the same thing, Heidi - both ways. I've talked to plenty of McCain supporters who support him simply because they believe he's the "most moral" candidate, or Obama because he talks of hope frequently. Both are ridiculous.
I am an emotional basketcase today- one of my co-workers actually told me to calm down because it's just a presidential election. But it's amazing to watch CNN and see all the people getting out to vote. Very exciting. You have obviously done your research and have sculpted your opinion that way. I know way too many people who vote one way just because they think they have to and they don't even educate themselves on the stand that each candidate takes on important issues. The only way to vote is to vote educated, not blindly. I loved reading your blog the past couple of months and watching you gather information and form your opinion.
no doubt about it - a historical election that we have a privilege to participate in...i'm so proud to be an American! :)
Your experience sounds inspiring and so American. I love it. Wish I could have voted the traditional way, but at least I have the absentee ballot!
I think it's wonderful that so many people participated and have been re-engaged in politics.
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