Thursday, October 28, 2004

I have a lot to say about many things political lately, but I’m not at liberty to express my views at the moment. It’s quite frustrating.

I’m highly disgusted with the MSM - moreso than normal. It’s clear that they are actively aiding one candidate over the other. It’s unethical and they need to stop it.

I’m sick of the spin. I’m sick of the lies, especially the lies, and there are so many being put out there in desperate attempts to sway the opinions of the “undecideds” or whomever. Whatever. I’m sick of the ads. I’m sick of it all and I just want it to be over. OVER!

Speaking of the ads - the DNC ad with the eagle and the ostrich doesn’t bring to my mind the men in the roles that they are trying to convey. I have to remind myself that it’s a DNC ad every time I see it on TV. Anyone else having that problem?

I’m concerned about rampant voter fraud in key states. I think voting should be hard - people should be slightly inconvenienced to vote - that way only those who truly care will get out to the polls. I don’t think it’s unreasonable to expect to show ID when you step up to cast your vote. It’s how you protect against fraud. I don’t think it’s unreasonable to expect people to vote in the proper precinct locations. Again, it’s a protection against fraud.

As a matter of fact, there was one election day where I went to the place where I had voted in the previous election but I was told that I had a new voting location (because of growth in the area). Annoying, yes, but I schlepped myself to the other location (which happened to be closer to home than the original place), stood in line, verified my identity with ID, and voted. Sure it took a few minutes longer, but it wasn’t a big deal.

And then there’s the ballot complaints. It’s not that hard to read a ballot. If you’re confused, there are people there to help you figure it out. Take your time, there’s no rush. If you need to take a couple extra minutes to read the instructions (!) then take it. It’s more important that you make the attempt to vote correctly than to complain afterwards that you were confused. Call me crazy, but the onus is on the voter to do it right in order to ensure their vote is counted.