October 22, 2008

Early voting

Hawai'i has adopted a plan that would allow me to file absentee and vote before October 28. I have politely declined the invitation.

I like going to my polling place on Election Day. I like waiting in line for an open booth. I like walking out of the school cafeteria with that little stub from my ballot proving that I voted. I like chit-chatting with total strangers with whom I may share only one purpose: to participate in the democratic process.

Thanks anyway, Hawai'i. I'll take my chances on November 4.

This isn't to say anyone who votes absentee is somehow less of a citizen than I am; it's just a statement of personal preference.

Posted by Linkmeister at October 22, 2008 07:58 AM | TrackBack
Comments

I'd like to wait, but I teach that day and do not want to line up.

Scott and I are voting this week.

Posted by: tomorrow at October 22, 2008 11:43 AM

As long as you vote! Turn Utah Blue!

Posted by: Linkmeister at October 22, 2008 11:49 AM

We're all mail-in now...and I miss the polling place for all the reasons you mention. It's one of those orthodox sort of rituals that are disappearing. BooHoo : (

Posted by: Karan at October 22, 2008 08:37 PM

For the record, I did my part to turn Utah blue yesterday. And, I did not renew any of the judges.

Posted by: tomorrow at October 23, 2008 12:36 PM

tomorrow, it's a pity Hatch doesn't have to run again till 2012.

Posted by: Linkmeister at October 23, 2008 12:43 PM