[HPforGrownups] Digest Number 244

[Peg Kerr]

No: HPFGUIDX 5351

Anake wrote:

> >>VOTE: While I've got the bully pulpit momentarily, I will state my
> opinion that every U.S. citizen eligible to vote should do so
> tomorrow!!  If you live in one of the "battleground" states, your vote
> WILL count!  Exercise it!   We don't see elections this close very often
> -- it's of critical importance this year.
>
> Penny<<
>
> I voted! As much as this sounds cheesy, I was so proud to! I live in
> Missouri, one of the "battleground" states (Missouri has the record for
> having THE most political advertisment in the United States this year). I
> felt so...American, so patriotic. I never get patriotic except for
> Independence Day and Election Days. The reason why I felt so proud to vote
> was, also, because this is the first time I have ever voted. Sure, I acted
> like the biggest moron when it came to putting the ballot into this machine
> (the old lady there looked at me as if I were the biggest freak), but I
> still felt proud.
>

And, living in Missouri, you had the opportunity to vote for a dead guy,
which
is really rare and should be treasured.

Peg