it's election day, which means that the incessant attack ads that have polluted our TVs and airwaves, and the endless campaign pestering via e-mails, phonecalls, snail mail, and knocks on our door will finally, finally be over. finally.
hubbie and i arrived at the polls as soon as they opened this morning, where there was already a line out the door. we stood behind a father and his son, an obvious first-time voter. i overheard the father remark dryly to his son (about the long line/waiting in the cold) that "this is your freedom." i couldn't help but smile. i like seeing people out exercising their right to vote.
but that's about all i'll ever say on the subject. believe me, people have tried to figure me out at times -- prying for information, telling me what party they're affiliated with in hopes i'll reciprocate -- but mum's the word. besides the news, i've found that social media is a huge outlet for people to voice their opinions about the candidates, whether others want to hear/read it or not. i've never felt that same need to broadcast my stance on the topic. sure, i have my opinions about many issues. i watched the debates and discussed them with my husband. i educate myself about topics i feel strongly about and believe affect me. yet i don't need to open up about where i stand. i hardly even talk politics with my family. it's not like i wouldn't share... it's mostly that i believe my vote is my own, and i made it count by showing up today.
i hope everyone had the chance today to make their vote count.
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