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shadowkatSwiped from Time Magazine - information on how to tackle any problems you may encounter tomorrow at the polls, assuming of course that you are a US citizen, reside in the US, have not voted already and not voting by asbentee ballot.
1. Before going to the polls, check to make sure your registration is in proper order by contacting your local registrar or going to http://www.canivote.org/. (There is still time to fix problems.)
2. Polling places can change. Make certain you know your proper polling location and the ID requirements for your state, especially if you are a first-time voter.
3. Once at the polls, don't take no for an answer. You should not leave a polling place without casting some sort of ballot.
4. If you encounter problems, request an emergency paper ballot or as a last resort, a provisional ballot. (Provisional ballots should be avoided whenever possible because they are less likely to be counted. If you must cast a provisional ballot, ask polling officials what steps you can take to ensure your vote is counted.)
5. If you still have questions about polling-place locations or ID requirements, or if you encounter any problems at the polls, call Election Protection (866-OUR-VOTE), the nation's largest coalition of poll watchers and lawyers. The nonpartisan call center will be staffed through Election Day.
If you are a US Citizen and of legal age
18 in the US, then you have a legal right and a responsibility to vote. If you choose not to vote, while that is your right, you are doing a disservice to your country as a citizen. It is a passive choice. You are letting others dictate your choice. Particularly during this election, which is a historic one and will most likely change the course of history. Although I do not know that for certain.
I can't make you vote, of course. I can't persuade or make my own brother to do it. But I can state that in my opinion not voting in a Presidential Election - particularly this year - is cowardly and passive. You have a chance to take a stand, to let your voice be heard. If you think it doesn't matter, then you probably should pick up a few history books.
There are people around the world who would give anything, including their lives, to vote.
Women and blacks fought and died for the right. Not voting is a bit like spitting on what they worked so hard to accomplish.
So please, just vote. Particularly in this election. Make your voice heard. Please.
1. Before going to the polls, check to make sure your registration is in proper order by contacting your local registrar or going to http://www.canivote.org/. (There is still time to fix problems.)
2. Polling places can change. Make certain you know your proper polling location and the ID requirements for your state, especially if you are a first-time voter.
3. Once at the polls, don't take no for an answer. You should not leave a polling place without casting some sort of ballot.
4. If you encounter problems, request an emergency paper ballot or as a last resort, a provisional ballot. (Provisional ballots should be avoided whenever possible because they are less likely to be counted. If you must cast a provisional ballot, ask polling officials what steps you can take to ensure your vote is counted.)
5. If you still have questions about polling-place locations or ID requirements, or if you encounter any problems at the polls, call Election Protection (866-OUR-VOTE), the nation's largest coalition of poll watchers and lawyers. The nonpartisan call center will be staffed through Election Day.
If you are a US Citizen and of legal age
18 in the US, then you have a legal right and a responsibility to vote. If you choose not to vote, while that is your right, you are doing a disservice to your country as a citizen. It is a passive choice. You are letting others dictate your choice. Particularly during this election, which is a historic one and will most likely change the course of history. Although I do not know that for certain.
I can't make you vote, of course. I can't persuade or make my own brother to do it. But I can state that in my opinion not voting in a Presidential Election - particularly this year - is cowardly and passive. You have a chance to take a stand, to let your voice be heard. If you think it doesn't matter, then you probably should pick up a few history books.
There are people around the world who would give anything, including their lives, to vote.
Women and blacks fought and died for the right. Not voting is a bit like spitting on what they worked so hard to accomplish.
So please, just vote. Particularly in this election. Make your voice heard. Please.