Comments on: Why Vote https://thehalfwaypoint.net/2012/11/why-vote/ choosing positivity Wed, 20 Mar 2013 19:11:40 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.6.4 By: Sara https://thehalfwaypoint.net/2012/11/why-vote/comment-page-1/#comment-36701 Tue, 04 Dec 2012 21:42:32 +0000 https://thehalfwaypoint.net/?p=6857#comment-36701 Just stopping by to say hello. I hope you’re busy with your life and happy. If I don’t get by again, do have a nice holiday with your family. Be good to yourself:~)

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By: BigLittleWolf https://thehalfwaypoint.net/2012/11/why-vote/comment-page-1/#comment-36391 Wed, 07 Nov 2012 22:27:59 +0000 https://thehalfwaypoint.net/?p=6857#comment-36391 As happy as I am to have this election (finally) behind us, the real point is now ahead of us. The work of it. How we, the “little guys,” can some how get the Bigger Guys we elected (and some we didn’t) to play well in groups.

We teach our kids to do it. We teach our sports teams to do it. We train corporate America to do it.

What’s up with our politicians who don’t?

That’s a “change” I’d be down for.

As to voting, it feels good – solid – important – to be part of that process. The place I voted you could sense both calm and seriousness about all of it. It’s a privilege as well as a right, and a responsibility.

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By: Sara https://thehalfwaypoint.net/2012/11/why-vote/comment-page-1/#comment-36388 Wed, 07 Nov 2012 21:35:36 +0000 https://thehalfwaypoint.net/?p=6857#comment-36388 You’d really get along well with my eldest daughter. She’s been living in the UK for many years, but still votes in our elections. She sends her vote across the sea and makes sure she gets to be heard.

Like you, I’d voted early and still had to deal with flyers and who knows how many interrupting calls, but we are lucky to have this privilege.

I really liked what Gloria Steinem said. That’s a great quote!

If my town is like others, I think this election will show a much higher voting percentage. We had lots of people out, many of them voting early at our local libraries — you vote there without having to go to your specific precinct. I voted through the mail.

It’s nice to have you back.

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By: Rudri Bhatt Patel @ Being Rudri https://thehalfwaypoint.net/2012/11/why-vote/comment-page-1/#comment-36369 Wed, 07 Nov 2012 00:26:33 +0000 https://thehalfwaypoint.net/?p=6857#comment-36369 So glad to see your words.

My facebook status today: In Brunei, Saudi Arabia, and Vatican City women are not allowed to vote. People in our country died so that we could have the privilege to vote. My message today is simple. Vote.

Important post Belinda. Thank you.

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By: Robin https://thehalfwaypoint.net/2012/11/why-vote/comment-page-1/#comment-36367 Tue, 06 Nov 2012 19:54:40 +0000 https://thehalfwaypoint.net/?p=6857#comment-36367 I am not involved in politics. I don’t work on campaigns or fund raise for a party or a candidate. But, I do vote. I grew up in a home where politics was part of life. My father did do all of those things that I do not do, including hold a local political office. It is beyond me how some Americans choose not to exercise their right to vote, a right that has been hard won for some. Is is apathy? Do they take our freedoms for granted? Or are they sick of how divisive and polarized our government has become? I wish I knew. Imagine not caring about who will be President for the next 4 years.

For some reason, the only political mail I received this year was a sample ballot 🙂

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By: One Love Around the World: Janny T. https://thehalfwaypoint.net/2012/11/why-vote/comment-page-1/#comment-36366 Tue, 06 Nov 2012 15:50:18 +0000 https://thehalfwaypoint.net/?p=6857#comment-36366 So glad you are back Belinda! I am voting today and feeling great

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By: ayala https://thehalfwaypoint.net/2012/11/why-vote/comment-page-1/#comment-36365 Tue, 06 Nov 2012 15:37:55 +0000 https://thehalfwaypoint.net/?p=6857#comment-36365 Wise words my friend. Voting is a privilege. I had you in my thoughts yesterday and I am so happy to see you here today. I have missed you. I hope all is well. xoxo

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