Happy Voting Eve

On the eve of another major election, I wish everyone a great election day tomorrow.

I always feel a great sense of anticipation for the day that everyone decends on the polls. It seems like such an amazing right and responsibility. I can't help but want to celebrate all the people who take time out of their lives to do their civic duty.

So it is my sincere hope for you that if no other time than tomorrow you relish your freedom to submit a ballot that is secret, that has real choices on it, and that it is illegal no matter what job you have, to be prevented from voting because of your work hours.

Although I don't always feel proud of the people who I share this country with, I can't help but to be incredibly proud of our governmental system. Even though as a former government teacher I can site all the issues with many of our practices: the electoral college, the two party system, campaign finance, voter apathy, and many more, I can't help but take great joy in the first Tuesday after the first Monday of the Month of November. Doesn't it seem like one of the greatest things about our country?

Tomorrow I will spend about 14 or 15 hours at my precinct ensuring that everyone that lives in my neighborhood can vote. Although I will end up exhausted and tired of finding registered voters in the list, I will revel in having participated in a truly wonderful tradition.

So, Happy Voting to you all and to all a great, historic outcome that reflects the voice of this country! Enjoy every second of it!