Today is Voting Day! Who Gets Your Vote?
By jonas_71ss
@jonas_71ss (174)
Virgin Islands (U.S.)
November 7, 2006 10:31am CST
If you are in the United States, what state are you in, and what positions / seats are you voting on today?
I am in the state of Arkansas. In my town, we are voting for a new mayor today, as well as state representatives and senators. Also on the ballot we have to vote for a governor.
I am voting to re-elect the current mayor, and am voting for the republicans on the rest of the choices. This isn't because I am a republican, but because in my case, all the republican candidates seem to have the better idea on the issues at hand.
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@shylesson (360)
• United States
7 Nov 06
I'm in VA, but haven't been here long enough to feel informed enough to vote on their reps. I am generally not informed enough to vote in any state right now for that matter, :) but for that reason, I do not cast my vote. Why should I have an influence on something I am not informed about?
@jonas_71ss (174)
• Virgin Islands (U.S.)
7 Nov 06
I do see your point there. Otherwise you would just be casting a vote for whomever you happen to put a mark by, or whomever you happen to touch on a screen. So I can see why you would not vote.
So for me, I would just encourage you to get informed, and then go out and vote. We really take for granted the fact that we have a completely free voice and choice on who our leaders are, for local, state, and national government. That main problem is what you talk about, not being informed.
So I just try to encourage everyone to learn about candidates and issues, and go cast a vote. Our government will only operate as good as the people we put in office.
Thanks for your response!
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@jonas_71ss (174)
• Virgin Islands (U.S.)
7 Nov 06
Glad to know that you are voting for and against something! I just got back from voting, and there was quite a long line.
While talking to people who were complaining about the situation, I reminded them all that we should be glad we have the opportunity to wait in a long line and vote.
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