Today is Election Day. Not only does that mean that it’s time to take advantage of our privilege to vote, but it also means that it will be the end of those annoying commercials and phone calls. Whew!
We just got back from voting – I was #159. I hope you all have voted … or at least will before the polling places close.
Today I’m thankful for the privilege of voting. While all the pre-election hoopla/hype/drama might tempt us to just skip the whole political scene, we all have a responsibility to vote. It’s a privilege that has come with far too heavy a price for us to be taking it for granted.
Nobody will ever deprive the American people of the right to vote except the American people themselves and the only way they could do this is by not voting. – Franklin D. Roosevelt
Always vote for principle, though you may vote alone, and you may cherish the sweetest reflection that your vote is never lost. – John Quincy Adams
I voted last week. I'm ashamed to say, it was my first time ever voting in a presidential election :( (Better late, than never) I'm awake now, and I'm passionate about politics! Things have got to change!
ReplyDeleteWe voted early and even though I would have loved to be in the fray on the day today, I also wanted to make sure we got it done just in case! Now we pray.
ReplyDeleteI was #16 in our district! So very thankful for living in a country that allows us the privilege of voting.
ReplyDeleteWonderful post, thank you! As nancygrayce said, now we pray.
ReplyDeleteHi, I so heartily agree. About ten years ago we began doing absentee ballots, just to get them out of the way and not worry about getting to a voting poll. I rest knowing that I have cast my vote and regardless of who wins or looses, I have made my choice known. Praying God's mercy on our country today.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Noreen
I always love a good quote!
ReplyDeleteI will waiting for the outcome of this race. I am glad the negative ads are at an end.
ReplyDeleteI voted this morning. It is definitely a privilege that too many in our country take for granted. I like your quote. It says it all!
ReplyDeleteAmen to all of that, one of the things I am so thankful for is my right to vote and that all of my children that are old enough to vote do vote and they care about all of the issues, it makes me very proud. So far the news keeps saying it is the biggest turn out in a long time.
ReplyDeleteWe voted this afternoon - very unusual as we usually are one of the first in the morning. With the snow/rain, we decided to wait until we had to go out for another appointment. They said about twice the usual number of voters were turning out! Nice to see! ~Jeanne
ReplyDeleteI voted this year by mail, but it was a privilege I took full advantage of! Guess we will see now huh? HUGS
ReplyDeleteGood thoughts today! I am headed to the polls now!
ReplyDeleteWell said! I voted absentee but would loved to have voted again today. :o)
ReplyDeleteAnd, here I sit watching the results. Makes me so nervous!
I voted. I think we need a proposition to vote on stopping the ads. Let them debate, that's it!
ReplyDeleteI voted, our lines were long all day, our wait this afternoon was 1 hr 45mn (an hour of it outside in the 40 something temperature, at least it wasn't raining) my husband went later and waited 2 1/2 hours.
ReplyDeleteIt was encouraging to see all those folks out voting.
We started muting when the ads came on, stopped answering the phone and would automatically throw the stuff that came in the mail in the trash.
We voted. Not sure I'm happy with the early outcome, but at least we did exercise our rights today.
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I love the Adams quote you found and shared.
ReplyDeleteI was #12 in line. Wooohooo!!
We voted right after work and it was easy in and easy out. Not happy about the outcome, but still we voted so we have the right to complain right.
ReplyDeleteI voted at 6 last night - no lines, then went home to watch the results- not real happy but I guess we'll just have to pray harder.
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