Comments on: Civic Irresponsibility: Cramming for the Elections

By: Mrs4444

Mrs4444 — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 22:20:19 +0000

I definitely plan to vote. Last night, I agreed to do a phone survey about my political opinions about upcoming candidates. I was ashamed to be unable to answer some of the questions, because I've fallen out of touch. Today, I did my homework and feel better 🙂

By: lifewithkaishon

lifewithkaishon — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 05:23:01 +0000

I remember my history teacher : ) who recently passed away at age 54 of cancer : ( told us that the most important election was not the presidential one. He told us that our local leaders were far more helpful and important to us and he wanted us to always vote in these elections. And so I do!

By: blueviolet

blueviolet — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 21:03:36 +0000

That's right. It's so important!

By: stevenanthony

stevenanthony — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 19:45:01 +0000

I feel the same way about it…whenever I vote I get all emotional….

By: An Imperfect Momma

An Imperfect Momma — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 19:39:09 +0000

So true. People need to realize what a great priviledge it is to vote…no how important it is for us to vote. Its greathat you got a chance to catch up though.

By: Aschultze

Aschultze — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 18:19:11 +0000

Important post to have out there, and you are so right. Voting, and voting informed, are crucial.

Thank you

By: missliz

missliz — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 17:03:05 +0000

Join the crowd! I think most people wait until the last minute to read the info. There is so much to cover, and I have to reread so much of it to make any sense of it. Kudos to you for digging in! As a former Californian, I am watching the new faces come to life. November will be very interesting!

Thanks for the reminder that we need to take the time to understand what is going on, and to exercise our right to voice ourselves in this way.

By: Betty

Betty — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 16:24:39 +0000

Voting is especially important here, because we only have Democratic elections, since about 25 years ago. Even though it sometimes feels like work, it is an important “right” we need to carry out.

By: Dan

Dan — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 13:32:19 +0000

Fortunately, our primaries aren't until August.

I can hardly wait for the idiot ads to saturate the airwaves and phone lines. {*grin/2*}

By: Pseudo

Pseudo — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 11:08:22 +0000

Visiting from Technobabe's. Like to see the shout out for voting.

By: Coby

Coby — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 10:29:36 +0000

Great post! I hate it when people say that your vote doesn't matter – it does! And I don't believe it's something to be taken for granted. I admit it – I crammed in our recent state primary election for governor. But I sure did wear my little “I voted” sticker to my OBGYN's office! 😉

By: denisetogetherwesave

denisetogetherwesave — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 09:41:23 +0000

It is so wonderful that you want to be so well informed!! Voting is very important!

By: unknownmami

unknownmami — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 07:20:35 +0000

I appreciate your honesty.

By: Crystal

Crystal — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 06:52:55 +0000

Oh wow, thank you for that. I need to appreciate voting a little more. To be honest I haven't ever voted, I know it's horrible, but I'm turning over a new leaf 🙂

By: The Urban Cowboy

The Urban Cowboy — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 05:47:43 +0000

You are absolutely correct. So many don't use the voice they have, it's truly a waste not to.

By: Jeanie

Jeanie — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 04:52:36 +0000

Thoughtful and well said. Voting is indeed a privilege we should never forsake.

By: joy

joy — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 04:42:05 +0000

A nice rack AND a healthy conscience. You are the total package, unknown mami!

By: Lynn

Lynn — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 03:25:17 +0000

Many people don't realize how priviledged we are to be able to vote. Kudos to you for taking advantage of your citizenship rights, and for getting informed!

By: The Absence of Alternatives

The Absence of Alternatives — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 03:25:05 +0000

Hear hear!

By: nessa

nessa — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 03:19:29 +0000

Voting is a right. Voting is a privilege. Voting is a responsibility. Embrace your citizenship.