So yesterday I took one last opportunity to make my decisions. I started with a prayer, then I sat down with a laptop and my Voter Information Packet. I researched each local vote one at a time, watched pieces of debates on-line, read statements from those running, supporters, and non-supporters. Some people were easier for me to eliminate then others. When I was done, I felt pretty good about my choices.
I figured I'd run over early while Dan was still home, and be all done for the day. I got there about 5 mins after the polls opened (7:05) and still had to wait in line for an hour. But it made me pretty happy to see that so many people were showing up.
My votes went to both Republicans and Democrats. I like the main platform of the Constitutionalists, but I just couldn't bring myself to support any of them locally.
The Utah Constitutional Amendments were all pretty easy this year. No major issues on the ballot. A=Yes, B=Yes, C=Yes, D=Yes, E=Yes
The judges all got a Yes vote from me. Read over each track record and don't really have a reason to oppose any of them. (shrug, seriously what else do you do for the judges.?)
And as for the BIG RACE... Top Dog of the country, I can't say that I feel "great" about any top candidate. And I don't really feel that the alternatives to "voting for the lesser of two evils" were really any lesser evil.
When it was all said and done my vote went to John McCain and Sarah Palin.
I've decided that at this stage in my life, I'm trying to be more open and candid, and don't mind revealing where my votes went. I also don't have a problem with those of you that feel strongly about other candidates. I LOVE that I am able to decide what issues matter most to me, draw on my own personal experiences and voice my opinion.
My prayers are for our new leaders, whoever they may be, and for the wisdom to support and help those in my community and country where I can and should.
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I'm just miserable... fat, swollen, grouchy.. the whole 9 yards. I'd like to come down and hang out with the kids sometime... we probably won't thave the opportunity until the spring but I would still like to. Anyway, congratulations on your new life. You look really happy.
---Krystal
I had to leave a lot of blanks on my ballot because I haven't had time to research all the local candidates and propositions (other than the big ones) since our move. It bugs me when people vote blindly, or vote for someone just because they are in their party but they have never heard of the guy.
Way to go on all your research!