Vote!
Well, that took a bit longer than I had planned and involved two poll workers, an election judge, and several phone calls but I have now successfully voted. (It's a long story involving a late September registration, a failed attempt to early vote, curbside voting, an oddly designed elementary school, and the joy of being the first one at my polling place needing a provisional ballot.) But I've voted for the candidates of my choice.
While I do care very much about the outcome of the election, I don't care who you vote for as long as you get out there and vote. This could very well be the most important election of our lifetimes and it will certainly make history. If Barack Obama wins, he'll be our first African-American president. If John McCain wins, Sarah Palin will be our first female vice president. If Ralph Nader wins, pigs will take to the skies and blot out the sun. And no matter what happens, if you can't show me an "I Voted" or "My Vote Counted" sticker I will not listen to any of your complaints about the direction of this country for the next two years. (You can regain your license to whine by voting in the mid-term election.)
So go vote. Now. (Then stop by Krispy Kreme for your free doughnut and Starbucks for a free Tall cup of brewed coffee. Isn't democracy delicious?)
While I do care very much about the outcome of the election, I don't care who you vote for as long as you get out there and vote. This could very well be the most important election of our lifetimes and it will certainly make history. If Barack Obama wins, he'll be our first African-American president. If John McCain wins, Sarah Palin will be our first female vice president. If Ralph Nader wins, pigs will take to the skies and blot out the sun. And no matter what happens, if you can't show me an "I Voted" or "My Vote Counted" sticker I will not listen to any of your complaints about the direction of this country for the next two years. (You can regain your license to whine by voting in the mid-term election.)
So go vote. Now. (Then stop by Krispy Kreme for your free doughnut and Starbucks for a free Tall cup of brewed coffee. Isn't democracy delicious?)