I Voted!

I voted today. While I got a sticker, it's certainly not as cool as this one. I voted for the candidates and options that I thought were the best available. While it's not perfect, it's better than some places.

I waited until the early afternoon. I knew it wouldn't be crowded. It was such a lovely day that I decided to walk to the polling place. When I arrived, I was the third person in line. I was taken care of in less than a minute.

I was given the option of voting by paper or by computer. I chose computer, since this is a new option for my polling place. I was not disappointed. It was quick and easy. I was able to verify by paper printout, that who I voted for was my choice and not a computer glitch. I must admit, that put my mind at ease, after the past few elections electronic mishaps.

The whole process took five minutes. Maybe less. While I was in the middle of my ballot, my dad walked in to vote. While he headed to the paper punch machines, he told me that I had better vote right. I told him that I was voting for what I thought was right. We chuckled. I finished. I walked home. I feel a sense of accomplishment. Now, I wait, as the rest of the country catches up with me.

VOTE!!!

Today, all registered voters in the United States will get the opportunity to vote for the president and other offices, along with some propositions. I don't care who you vote for, just get out and vote!

It doesn't matter what your candidate promises...


If it matters to you, then it's important.

If you don't vote, then you have no opinion.

There are some places in the world where citizens don't get the right to choose. They are stuck with whatever choices are made for them. We can make a difference. Every vote counts.

Even if the choices are usually between a douche and a turd sandwich.