I guess I am a traditionalist in many ways, and one of those ways has been to always vote on the official Election Day. There is an element of civic pride, along with a throwback to American history, in walking into the polling places with my neighbors and exercising the most precious right of a democracy. That would be followed by the ritual of gathering around the television with family and friends and either cheering or weeping as the results came in. To me there was always something so “American” about that.
However, this year I am voting early. The AFL-CIO has provided a list of reasons for voting early. www.aflcio.org/...;
Some are tongue-in-cheek: “There are widespread reports of birds massing near polling places and Hitchcock-esque music being heard nearby.” However, the levity does not overwhelm the seriousness of the issue. There will be a certain number of people who intend to vote on November 8 but cannot for a variety of reasons through no fault of their own. It night be a sickness of themselves or family, car trouble, having to work late, child care issues, or a myriad of others.
This year the election is close, and every vote is too important to risk not casting. Number 10 on this list so true: “The election is just too important to leave any chance that you might not be able to vote.”
Please join me in voting early. Encourage your neighbors, family, and friends to so. I hope we can run up the score in early voting,