twovetteslater Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 DH and I both voted by A. ballot at least three weeks ago. There was no way we were missing this election; DD (16 in January) stated she can't wait until she can vote. ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny in Florida Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 I took advantage of the fact that my regular day off coincided with the first day of early voting a couple of weeks ago and did it then. Even at that point, there was a bit of a wait, but it's been awfully nice to know since then that it's done. My son went today. I haven't had a chance to ask him what the lines were like. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wendyroo Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 11 minutes ago, heartlikealion said: actively puking? As in, were contagious and/or going to puke at the polls? I think I would have thrown in the towel and stayed home. Actively puking as in had thrown up several times throughout the day and were each holding a bucket. To minimize exposure I walked them in and immediately sat them in a row against a wall away from everyone. Then I voted quickly - the whole process took about 5 minutes. Obviously it would have been perfectly safe and better for everyone for them to sit in the car for those 5 minutes instead of getting dragged through the pouring rain into a church filled with elderly poll volunteers, but with that many people coming and going in the parking lot, I wasn't willing to risk a concerned citizen calling the police about the unattended children. I refuse to give up my right to vote just because my state makes it very difficult. There was a proposal on the ballet today to allow anyone to absentee vote for any reason...or for no reason other than personal preference. By hook or by crook I was determined to make it to the polls to vote wholeheartedly for that initiative. Wendy 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanaqui Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 I am astonished at how strongly you all feel about the stickers. And yes - I voted. Dragged myself there in the rain, sick and feeling miserable. No lines for any other district but mine... and somehow, everybody had a name that fell between A-M, none of them N-Z. (My name starts with a B.) Still, I went, I saw, I voted. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessMommy Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 I voted last week 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happi duck Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 I appreciate the stickers. I like people on all sides sharing "I voted". 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kassia Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 I hate the stickers. They are a waste of money and just end up in the trash. They seem juvenile to me - like giving a happy face to an elementary school student for doing a good job. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanaqui Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 (edited) Well, you have a rough estimate of your lifespan. Buy that many "I voted" stickers now, and dole one out to yourself every year! (I also give myself a lollipop every time I get my flu shot. Actually, I give it to the pharmacist and ask them to give it to me.) Edited November 7, 2018 by Tanaqui 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selkie Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 21 minutes ago, Kassia said: I hate the stickers. They are a waste of money and just end up in the trash. They seem juvenile to me - like giving a happy face to an elementary school student for doing a good job. I agree! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Florida. Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 (edited) About those stickers. ? Edited November 7, 2018 by Lady Florida. 2 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happi duck Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 Would anyone be snarky about people in another country proudly showing their inked finger or other sign of "I voted"? Those of us who appreciate the sticker as a sign are not needing a pat on the head. It is very symbolic to me and I love seeing the variety of people sharing "I voted". 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachel Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 Apparently a community near me has banned the stickers, so now some polling places pass out bracelets. I don’t know what kind of bracelets, but it seems silly to have a sticker law! They probably spent more passing the law than just buying some stickers. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommyoffive Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 7 hours ago, TCB said: I voted today in person. This feels like an important one. Agreed 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 We vote by mail. No lines, no pressure to beat traffic. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heathermomster Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 (edited) DH, DS, and I voted, and DS voted for the first time today. Edited November 7, 2018 by Heathermomster 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TCB Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 There were some strange amendments/proposals on our ballot. I saw this on facebook that made me laugh: "Not sure how, but I think I just voted to pay bingo volunteers minimum wage to smoke pot on the highways" 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kassia Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 I just read this about the cost of the stickers and who pays for them (Ohio): http://www.cleveland19.com/2018/11/07/heres-who-paid-million-i-voted-stickers-ohio/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lulalu Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 This was my first in person vote in a long time as I am in the states for a short time! Took my ds with on a field trip and he loved it! He was excited to see it all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarbecueMom Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 6 hours ago, TCB said: There were some strange amendments/proposals on our ballot. I saw this on facebook that made me laugh: "Not sure how, but I think I just voted to pay bingo volunteers minimum wage to smoke pot on the highways" Oh my goodness, the bingo amendment made me laugh. I have no idea how I voted on that because I still can't make heads or tails of it. I can't say I spend enough time hanging out in bingo halls to make an informed decision. I've been once... being surrounded by smokers on oxygen tanks scared me a bit. And a couple of those marijuana proposals: "So we're gonna legalize and tax medical marijuana. It'll probably cost $10 million, but we might make $10 million. And with that $0, this state will cure cancer!" Sounded like an answer to a beauty pageant question. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GailV Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 1 hour ago, BarbecueMom said: Oh my goodness, the bingo amendment made me laugh. I have no idea how I voted on that because I still can't make heads or tails of it. I can't say I spend enough time hanging out in bingo halls to make an informed decision. I've been once... being surrounded by smokers on oxygen tanks scared me a bit. Oh, man, I'm so happy to read this -- I had NO CLUE what was going on with that bingo amendment! And considering how many other ballot issues seemed worthy of attention (not to mention all the judges), I really didn't take the time to understand it. I just skipped it and didn't vote on it. Dh's comment while filling out his mail-in absentee last week was along the lines of, "Why are they bothering us with this? Isn't this why we send representatives to Jeff City? To figure this stuff out for us?" 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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