I'm not into politics at all, so I have mixed feelings about voting. I don't like feeling clueless or cynical, but I do think it's important to take advantage of the right to vote. Before leaving to vote I spent some time online reading both sides of the big Referendum being voted upon. It's very hard to have an opinion on something when both sides make good arguments and when I don't feel personally involved.
I chickened out of taking my self-portrait near the voting machines because I feared invading people's privacy, so I opted to take it outside by the sign pointing the way in. I left the school feeling proud of myself for voting (and for helping in Landon's class) and with a new resolve to be more informed.
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Referendum One had a lot of info on both sides, much that contradicted and made it hard to know how to vote- good for you for reading up and going out to vote!!
I unfortunately didn't even know that there was a vote and therefore did not put an absentee ballot in. Yikes - It looks like I need to do better at "staying informed" As for politics, my family gets very heated on this subject, especially my dad and Craig. I stay tuned in through fox news online. Great picture!
I almost took my picture next to the same voting sign... also on a brick wall. I chickened out there and took mine inside.
I am not into politics, maybe another time in life... I am having enough trouble just running our house, I can't seem to stay up to date on everything else.
I did vote... although I left two things that I was truly uneducated about blank. I figure I will do the best that I can and vote where I can but I am not just a box checker for things I don't know about.
I find it hard to be informed about the issues. Both sides have their compelling arguments. In the end I went with my gut. I feel good about doing my civic duty by voting. I forgot to mention that one of the volunteers at my station had brought homemade caramels!
Referendum One? What's that?? Just kidding. That issue confused me, as well. But I voted, for better or for worse!
I love your SPT's. I really should join in.
Michelle, I want to vote where you do and get the treats!
I try to stay up with what's going on in politics, or at least like to think that I do. Especially locally - my full time job is funded by the city (through a federal award) and one of my part time contract jobs is funded by the state so who's in office can directly affect my livelihood. Now that we have a new governor (who btw Luci and I have met and she is just infatuated with him!)I am anxious to see who he appoints as Secretary of Dept of Health and Hospitals, since that will affect my job(s) also.
National Politics as well - I was able to meet Secretary Leavitt when he came to New Orleans to discuss the new Part D plans.
So. . . yes I vote and try to stay informed.
Way to go vote! I am actually not registered in Utah (I am in Kansas), and definitely not informed. An area I really need to improve on! But I admire you for going, indifference and all!
I LOVE politics. I love November, partly because it is election time. I get so excited to study up on the issues that I think are important and go out and cast my vote.
I stay informed by reading whatever I can find (I like to look at information from both sides). I also talk to friends, read newspapers and magazines, whatever I can get my hands on.
We had our own little battle brewing here in regards to the toll road and a park. It was exciting.
After working on numerous campaigns and being involved in the political arena in Utah- I'm always entertained at the newest issue.
By the by- I clicked on the Referendum- obviously you know what way the author voted :).
I love to vote and take full advantage of the system. I feel if you don't vote you don't have a right to complain about something that might have been changed because of your vote.
We were living in Palm Beach when that whole fiasco happened with the ballots with Bush. It was amazing to be in the thick of it all and know that our boys would be reading about this in a government class someday. We still have our sample ballot.
Good for you for getting out there today!
I feel the same way, I'm glad I'm not the only one. I need to do better!
I love politics, I have always been part of the political life. I hear Rush Limbaugh, and feel sad, that I can't listen to him every day. He is a great inspiration source for me. I love his optimism and his wonderful outlook on life and america, conceitedness aside. There was nothing to vote on around here this time around.......
This topic honestly (sadly) makes me uncomfortable. Because I am so entirely out of the know. I graduated from BYU in International Relations (political science), but have since become rather blase about it all. The feelings that remain are guilt for my blah's.
I don't like politics- but I do like to stay informed locally by going to the meetings when I can. Nationally I will just get caught up a month or two before the vote and call it good. I get sick of hearing all the talk back and forth- the speculating and bad mouthing.
I could not believe the final vote for Ref.1 almost twice as many opposed it as voted in favor. That is just crazy!
I completely relate to you on this topic! I'll be posting my SPT soon - with the P!!
I wish I was more into politics, but I'm not. I keep telling myself I need to get more involved with this up and coming pres election. I am fearful of what the outcome will be.
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