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November 1, 2008
I voted yesterday
Here in Kansas, we have advanced voting for general elections. I have used it every year since it came into being.
Normally, I'm the only one there when I vote, but this year, I had to wait for a good 45 minutes. Many, many voters were first time voters and had to be taught how to use the voting machines.
I'm all for people voting. If Obama does nothing else, he did the country a favor by getting people who have never voted to get up off their rears and get involved in the Democratic process.
I was quite shocked by the number of people in their 40's and 50's and older who had never voted before. Never.
Not voting is almost beyond my comprehension - why have these people never voted before? Do they only want to vote because there is an African American running for President? I hope that is not the only reason.
I want all of these people to vote in school board elections, local bond issue elections, etc. I may disagree with a lot of them about their choice for President, but I applaud the fact that they are finally taking part in society by voting.
Naturally, I hope a lot of these voters will vote for McCain/Palin, but chances are, they are voting for Obama and Biden.
If Obama wins, I hope these folks are not so disappointed that they never vote again. I hope they start to follow Congress and the Courts and the Executive Branch and realize that their vote can make a difference.
Posted by Beth at November 1, 2008 5:53 PM
Comments
You didn't say if all the new voters were black? If so I would say Nobama has his cartoon characters and dead people voting again, if not I would say they are probably voting against Nobama. Eace IS driving this election, and is SO ripe with fraud everywhere!
This country will never be worth the pledge of allegiance again.Heck Nobama will have a pledge to him NOT country!..I am soo distraught over NO choices in elections.
Posted by: lin at November 2, 2008 5:20 AM
It's nice to see people write a truly nice sentiment, even to those with whom they disagree. While I am voting from Obama and heartily disagree with anyone who would vote for McCain, I think the most important thing is that everyone should vote. The will of the people will only be really heard if everyone votes, and even if McCain wins fairly (and not illegally a la 2000), I will back him as my President and as the majority choice.
What I am distraught over is the divisive comments such as those seen by lin above. Her comment reeks of subversive racism and elitism. It is those types of attitudes that are destroying our country.
As I say during this election, Go OBAMA! But more importantly, GO USA!!
I hope everyone has a nice safe day of voting.
Posted by: Junks at November 2, 2008 9:20 PM