rights and responsibilities

I exercised my rights this morning and went to vote in the primary. After much consideration, I finally decided on Obama; even though I think Hillary is just as good a choice, I think she's too divisive. I think Obama has a better chance of winning. I kind of hope that, if he wins the nomination, he picks her as his running mate (and vice-versa). Either way, how amazing is it that my top two choices are a woman and an African-American? Even though there are plenty of people in this country who will vote against either of them *because* of that fact, I think the number who would vote *for* them for the same reason probably balances out. I hope. Call me Pollyanna. *g*

It was drilled into me by my father that it was not only my right, but my duty to vote, and I take that very seriously. It only works if we participate. People who don't vote don't have the right to complain, in my opinion. When contacting your representative, it tends to have more punch if you're a voter.

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I took an ad for a local Temple that made me smile. They're having an open house and special Shabbat services to attract new members, and this is the headline of the ad:
Joining a Synagogue is like getting married. So maybe you should go on a couple of dates first.

:)

rights and responsibilities

I exercised my rights this morning and went to vote in the primary. After much consideration, I finally decided on Obama; even though I think Hillary is just as good a choice, I think she's too divisive. I think Obama has a better chance of winning. I kind of hope that, if he wins the nomination, he picks her as his running mate (and vice-versa). Either way, how amazing is it that my top two choices are a woman and an African-American? Even though there are plenty of people in this country who will vote against either of them *because* of that fact, I think the number who would vote *for* them for the same reason probably balances out. I hope. Call me Pollyanna. *g*

It was drilled into me by my father that it was not only my right, but my duty to vote, and I take that very seriously. It only works if we participate. People who don't vote don't have the right to complain, in my opinion. When contacting your representative, it tends to have more punch if you're a voter.

*****

I took an ad for a local Temple that made me smile. They're having an open house and special Shabbat services to attract new members, and this is the headline of the ad:
Joining a Synagogue is like getting married. So maybe you should go on a couple of dates first.

:)