Democracy in the morning

I got to my polling place around 8am yesterday and by 8:35 I was done. The little room was packed, but we were very nicely herded by the election judges. The electronic voting booth varied from all the ones I've used in the past and I've used everything from punching the chad, to a hand ballot, to three or four different kinds of electronic voting booths - I like to keep my hand in, ready to vote in any manner presented. Haven't yet voted absentee, but haven't really had the need. I particularly like going down with all the other registered voters and feeling a sense of community, a sense that my vote is part of the whole vote, that we all come together for this special event, this sacred duty.

Ok, must be off to work, so I will leave off with the ramblings and get you back to your regularly scheduled November Insanity. Oh, wait, that's MY regularly scheduled November Insanity. Not doing so well, but writing every day. Story is in a weird place but then again, week two is starting, and gosh golly if it's not going to get harder.

Best of luck to all my fellow nanoers. Keep on writing!

Did you?

Political musings

Ok, so I got out of bed early and went and voted in this my fourth national election. On the big one, I'm two for three and hoping not to make it a tie.

We've got some pretty hot amendments here in Colorado, including the one to change how we allow the Electoral College to vote. Personally, I am not one to change the Constitution lightly, either for the U.S. or for the state I reside in. And from my understanding, it doesn't take an amendment to change the College, just a state law, which is what we elect state legislators for, right?

Besides my headstrong balking at changing the fabric of our state and national government, the “retroactivity” of the amendment sets my teeth on edge. The last thing I want is to have the election delayed or dragged to a screeching halt because of something that my state did. My fondest wish for this election is not to get my guy in the White House, but to get a president-elect in place before Thanksgiving. Now, I admit I do dearly want my candidate to win, and to have all the elected officials be the ones I voted for, but for peace of mind and family harmony, I passionately desire a quick and honest finish for the election.

And maybe this year, I won’t have to leave Thanksgiving dinner because of a political misunderstanding blown way out of proportion. Maybe I can eat my mashed potatoes in harmony with the rest of the family.

Peace.

Don't forget to VOTE

Now I know that many people, at least in Colorado, have taken advantage of the absentee ballot, or the early voting option this year. For those who have voted, I salute you.

Now, for the rest of you registered voters, (me included) go out and VOTE! I don't really care who you vote for, just go and have your voice heard. Because no matter what anyone tells you, your vote does count! For a lot!

Besides, you get a nifty sticker. I'll show you mine tomorrow :)

Peace.