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By: Deb Katie

Deb Katie — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 19:16:03 +0000

Excellent point, Larramie. It will be interesting to see how everything plays out. I hope that whatever the results may be, they inspire people to continue to look around and be active in their communities.

Winston appreciates your vote! If he were running, he’d be out shaking paws and licking babies.

By: Larramie

Larramie — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 18:17:01 +0000

Living in a swing state is both exciting and somewhat fraught with even greater responsibility. More people do finally care, Katie, but the real test begins tomorrow when we must continue to care and hold our new leader(s) accountable.

And Winston would get my vote any day!

By: Katie Alender

Katie Alender — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 15:47:49 +0000

Meredith, me too! My parents are in a swing state, and I think that would make things a lot more exciting. But I am struck by the urgency people feel to vote, no matter where they live or whom they’re voting for. A work colleague of mine arranged the return trip of his business travel specifically so he’d have time to get back and vote.

Kristina, thank you. We arrived at our polling place 15 minutes before it opened and were out the door 25 minutes later. And I hadn’t thought much about local elections–but I’ll be paying more attention now.

Danielle, thanks. I think the whole world must be on pins and needles today!

Jason, flap those gums all you want! You’re absolutely right. Participating gives you a leg to stand on.

Christy, I know the feeling you mean. It was actually kind of exhilarating to think that people are rearranging their schedules and showing up late to work and getting out the door an hour early, all to have their say. It actually makes voting feel like a privilege–something worth working for.

By: Christy

Christy — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 15:34:06 +0000

Well, I am quite passionate and I did vote already. For once, I had to wait for quite a while. I’ve never been quite so happy to wait in a line.

By: JPK

JPK — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 15:14:49 +0000

Remember this people, when you vote, that gives you the right to bitch and complain as much as you want about the government, policies, etc. But if you refuse to vote, you then forfeit the right to open your mouth and complain about any political point!

I know realistically that my vote probably doesn’t mean much up hear in the Great White North – seeing as only about 45% of the population turns out to vote – but I like to flap my gums quite a bit, and therefore vote, so I can whine about the government as much as I want.

By: Danielle Younge-Ullman

Danielle Younge-Ullman — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 14:37:53 +0000

Wonderful post, Katie. I’m certainly wishing I could vote!

By: Deb Kristina

Deb Kristina — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 14:33:36 +0000

I’m applauding this, Katie! I think people are starting to care again, and that’s terrific. I was so burned up this morning by people whining in the lines at the polling place at 7 a.m. and griping at the little old ladies running things. There was a huge line when the doors opened at 7 a.m. and when I left at 7:35 there was hardly any line at all. Things were clicking along well and STILL people found stuff to bitch about. You know what? Celebrate the fact that it will only take you 30 minutes and not cost you your life or your property to express yourself.

Also, I really hope this caring spills over into local elections. One thing I learned during my days as a small town political reporter is that those elections matter critically to one’s everyday life, and in those elections, one vote can truly make the difference. Keep voting, America!

By: Meredith

Meredith — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 14:23:00 +0000

I’m feeling a little jealous of people in those swing states, but I’m still going to go out there and vote today! I just want to give everyone a chance to vote who has to get to work today, and then I’ll sneak in at mid-day. I’m looking forward to this election being over!