Alli and I got up early this morning (and by early, I’m talking like pre-6:00 am) to walk down the street to our polling location and get in line to vote. As we walked back, Alli said, “Getting up early and walking to the polls made me feel like I was doing something important.” And she’s totally right.
It’s an important thing that we did at 6:15 this morning…to cast our votes in a general election. This is what makes democracy great…we have a say in who our leaders are. Sure, it’s anything but a perfect process. But there’s a process and it’s better than most.
Regardless of who you support (I support Barack Obama and you should too), it’s important for your voice to be heard, even if you live in a state like Kansas that has voted for a Republican for like…FOREVER.
Go vote.
And as a bonus to doing our civic duty, we got free Starbucks afterwards for casting our vote! The red Christmas cups are in, Gingerbread Latte is available and all is good! No matter who you vote for today (and don’t let Shane pressure you) go out and get your free coffee and enjoy the small pleasures in life!
You can also get a free Chick-Fil-A Sandwich and a Krispy Kreme.
Hey, Virginia has been red for the past umpteen years. But we’ve now elected Democrats to governor, Senate (once so far, should be two after this one), and might even be leaning toward Obama. It’s fun being a swing state this year!
We have a right to vote, we also have a right not to vote. It’s not required. How do you like them apples? for the record, i voted, i just like to get under Shane’s skin sometimes.