I won’t be blogging the election today. Over the last few weeks I’ve blogged almost nothing but politics, and I’ve said everything I really have to say on the subject. Now it’s time for all of us to head to the polls and make our voices heard.
It’s my sincere hope that some of the things I’ve said here or some of the news and analysis I’ve linked to have convinced at least a few people not to vote for George W. Bush. More importantly, however, I hope that everything happening in the world and in our nation today has convinced Americans to make an investment in our shared future by exercising our right, privilege, and responsibility to participate in the selection of our leaders. Everything I’ve read, seen, and heard indicates that this election is a record-breaker in terms of public interest, investment, and probably voter turnout. Wherever you fall on the political spectrum, you have to admit that this is very hopeful news for American democracy.
Good luck today, all you voters. May your ballots be clear and unconfusing, and may you face no sneaky voter intimidation tactics or phony attempts to turn you away at the polls. Lastly, for the sake of national stability and American credibility abroad, let us all pray that this election is a smooth and civilized affair that produces a relatively clear victor.
Though our current president’s endless repetition of the phrase has sucked out most of its power, I truly mean it when I say: God bless America.
