Just finished filling out my absentee ballot and my god it was long (and reliably included measures that were short-sighted, evil, or impractical). It took forever to complete. I’ll admit that where my gut instincts failed me or the depth of issues was too great for me to obtain more than a glib understanding from a quick read of the proposed law or the candidate’s qualifications, I relied on endorsements of three different organizations. I picked three I could find myself agreeing with, but wouldn’t mind disagreeing with. I’d like to think I took a pragmatic approach that balanced my self-interest with the public interest.

I’ll be dropping it off at my polling place before work. 

Now I’m watching Mr. Smith Goes to Washington to cleanse the frustration and disgust.

Posted on Monday, November 6th, 2006 at 11:49 pm in Politics.
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