My Civic Duty

Today I waited in line in 40 degree weather to do my civic duty.


I stood in this line for an hour and a half.

I probably should have done early voting,
but there's something kind of wonderful about coming together with fellow Americans
as we exercise our right to vote.

There's bonding. A sense of pride and solidarity, no matter who we're voting for.

I know I'm forgetting something Important today...

Oh, right, I'm supposed to VOTE today.

OK. Here's my problem.

I do keep up with politics a little.

I listen to news on the radio.

I try to be a good citizen.

We should all vote, or we have no leg to stand on when it comes to complaining about politics.

But, I'll be honest, I don't always feel like voting.

And I don't always feel like my vote will make a difference.

And, if I don't vote, I feel guilty.

Did you know that in some countries people can't vote?

And in some countries it's a requirement to vote between the ages of 18 and 70 years old?

I wonder what the punishment is for not voting...

I need to vote.

It's my duty as a good citizen.

And I'm honored to have that right.

Damnit.

I'll do it after work today.

I've talked myself into it.