I Love this Country

What a great lunch hour I had today. My wife and I had lunch at home and then drove to our public library. There we took part in one of the greatest privileges that all of us Americans have. We drove in the parking lot and spoke to a woman sitting under a shade tree next to a poster reminding passersby of the importance of life. We parked, made our way into the building and began to follow the signs to our final destination. We walked through the non-fiction section and through the reference books as well. And then, there it was just beyond the adult fiction, a sign that read, "Vote Here." We showed them our voters' registration cards, and signed our name on the dotted line, and then we waited for the next available booth.

A kind gentleman showed us how to use the computerized voting machine, and then graciously stepped away from the area. Then reality sits in, and you realize that this is by far the greatest opportunity ever given to us. We have the awesome privilege of stepping up to that booth and voting for the candidates who best reflect our personal philosophies and convictions. Granted, we will not all vote for the same individuals. As a matter of fact, if the last few elections are accurate indicators, we will be divided right down the middle. But we all share one common thing, and that is the power of the vote. It is the one time in American politics when we can all say that what we believes really matters. So, take some time to vote early, or make your way to the poles on November 4th and exercise this right, even if ironically you do so in the adult fiction area of the library.