Stamina

I'd always wondered why our election for POTUS was held on one day. It's a fairly significant office after all. I'm fuzzy on the specifics but I've been told over the years that other countries hold their elections over periods of days to enable the electorate an opportunity to cast their ballot. If true, I'd think that would result in nearly 90-100% of the electorate having a say in who has the will of the people guiding their duties. Recently the line at the county court house has grown. It has grown from no line when I went and cast my ballot on the 10th to almost 3 hours yesterday (at peak time so bring a good book). It doesn't matter who has inspired this behavior, it could be Hope or it could be a desire to avoid confusion or derision. No matter why, there are more than a few people motivated to get out and vote in an attempt to streamline the system. Maybe the next POTUS will have the Constitution amended to allow the election to occur in a way to reflect the growth of a nation not foreseen by the framers. Yeah, it might give folks an opportunity to vote who don't think, but then there might be a few others who get the ballot cast who do think about what is truly best for this nation.

So instead of rushing to the polls, continue to reflect the use of your intellect.

But remember, Democrats vote on the 4th, Republicans on the 5th, and anyone for Nader gets to vote on the 29th of February.