Today I voted, and for the first time since I've been old enough to vote, and also probably for a long while after this date, it actually felt like my vote counted. It was pretty exciting.
Also for the very first time I voted Democratic, effectively turning my back on everything I was raised to believe. Or so my parents would say. Actually, I think my parents know I lean more Democratic than they would like. They blame it on the fact that I have lived in Austin for the last 6 years and Austin's evil liberals have converted me over to the dark side. I actually blame it on the water.
And finally, for the very first time, I feel a sense of pride in taking part in this country's election system. It is for this reason that I think every state should hold primaries on the same day, because every person should feel like their vote makes a difference.
Whatever you're doing today...Vote! Because today it counts!*
*Unless you're voting Republican. We all know McCain's going to get it.
Comments (4)
I totally agree. The margin in Missouri was slight between the winner and the loser on Super Tuesday, and I really felt good about voting because it was so close. Yeah for Democracy!
Posted by tfg | March 4, 2008 10:15 AM
Posted on March 4, 2008 10:15
Hooray for voting!
Posted by kelly | March 4, 2008 2:28 PM
Posted on March 4, 2008 14:28
Ditto above, yay democracy and yay voting!
Posted by Mrs. J | March 4, 2008 9:28 PM
Posted on March 4, 2008 21:28
I voted in the Democratic primary for the first time as well this year.
I agree that we should have a nationwide primary voting day.
Posted by Dave | March 6, 2008 2:47 PM
Posted on March 6, 2008 14:47