I Voted! 2008

[BarTopDancer]

Originally Posted by innerSpaceman

I like voting on the same day as everyone else. Seems more ritualistic and participatory that way.

imo.

Originally Posted by scaeagles

We always go to the polling place and take the kids along. Want them to realize it is important, and for some reason, going to the polling place as a family seems to emphasize the point more with them.

Originally Posted by Cadaverous Pallor

My dad used to take me growing up (my mom has a green card) and I still feel the same way iSm does.

Originally Posted by LSPoorEeyorick

Yes, my parents, too. It definitely ingrained in me the idea that voting is an exciting and important responsibility.

My dad did that too (mom had a green card until I was 18 or 19). It was one of our daddy/daughter rituals. It makes me happy to know my friends also experienced going to vote with their parents.

If I was going to be out of the area I'd do absentee. But I prefer going to vote, standing in line and taking in the atmosphere. This year is bound to be interesting.

Originally Posted by scaeagles

It's going to be an interesting one with me this time trying to explain to them why I will not be voting for McCain. I figure my 14 year old will get it, but my 9 and 7...doubtful.

I loved that my dad explained to me why he was voting the way he did. He also made it clear that it was OK to not agree with it and it didn't mean I had to vote the way he did when I could vote. To this day we discuss propositions and I usually have him explain them to me and tell me how he is going to vote, and why, so I can better understand them.

But... you're NOT voting for McCain???