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Bxgell2
Perfection
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Beth
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What a powerful moment it is...
to vote. Standing there in the booth and making that choice. The very choice that was denied to my ancestors in the country they lived because of their religion. It brings tears to my eyes to think that my ancestors risked everything to move the United States for this VERY reason - so that I, their great great great daughter, neice, etc., could stand in this very booth, with my daughter by my side, as I take the tiniest bit of power in my hands and push that little button declaring my vote. And to think, that just a few decades ago I wouldn't have had this opportunity to stand here with my daughter, just because we are women. Reflecting on all that, I realize, this day is a beautiful, inspiring and empowering day, and it reinvigorates my hope in this country and our future.
I hope each and every one of you take the time today to cast your vote.
Message edited 11/7/2006 10:36:35 AM.
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Lisa
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| Posted 11/7/06 10:32 AM |
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chikita315
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Re: What a powerful moment it is...
So wonderfully put.
EVERYONE SHOULD VOTE!!!!!!!
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| Posted 11/7/06 10:33 AM |
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karacg
Babygirl is 4!
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Re: What a powerful moment it is...
You expressed yourself beautifully..... voting is a privelidge and an honor.....
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| Posted 11/7/06 10:34 AM |
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SweetestOfPeas
J'taime Paris!
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Re: What a powerful moment it is...
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| Posted 11/7/06 10:39 AM |
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Phyl
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| Posted 11/7/06 10:45 AM |
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lilacwine
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Re: What a powerful moment it is...
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| Posted 11/7/06 10:55 AM |
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McSullivan
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Re: What a powerful moment it is...
It truly is!
I take this right very, very seriously.
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| Posted 11/7/06 10:56 AM |
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Shelly
She's 7!!!
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Re: What a powerful moment it is...
How beautiful!!
I actually didn't vote this morning because I wanted to bring Jordana (DH drops her off in the morning and I pick her up). So Jordana will have her second voting experience by 7 months old. I am so excited to share it with her!
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| Posted 11/7/06 11:00 AM |
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Bxgell2
Perfection
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Beth
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Re: What a powerful moment it is...
Posted by Shellyesq
How beautiful!!
I actually didn't vote this morning because I wanted to bring Jordana (DH drops her off in the morning and I pick her up). So Jordana will have her second voting experience by 7 months old. I am so excited to share it with her!
I LOVED bringing Alex with me. She was fascinated by the blinking lights  I'm going to continue this tradition with her (hopefully) until she's 18, considering Daddy can't because he isn't yet a citizen, and won't be for some time
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| Posted 11/7/06 11:01 AM |
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Shelly
She's 7!!!
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Re: What a powerful moment it is...
Beth, I really think we are sisters separated at birth 
My HS quote:
You can't change the world, but you can change the facts.
When you change the facts, you change points of view.
When you change points of view, you can change a vote.
When you change a vote, you can change the world.
10 points if anyone can place it 
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| Posted 11/7/06 11:17 AM |
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Kate
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Kate
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Re: What a powerful moment it is...
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| Posted 11/7/06 11:40 AM |
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Ren
LIF Infant
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Re: What a powerful moment it is...
I use to not vote if it wasn't a major election like for a president or state senator. I got turned off by politics when I was younger: having to vote a certian way so I could have a job, attend meetings for a particular party just so I could possibly get a job,etc.
Now I do research; I know who and what I'm voting for before I go in, whereas before, some of the minor elections (court judges, town clerks), I would just blindly vote party lines. Now, like many of you, I do see it as a way to get involved and even though it is my right, I also find it very important. Whether or not the candidate I voted won, I know I voted for the person that best reflected my views on the issues I feel are important. I wish more people went out to vote. Too many people feel that their vote won't count.
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| Posted 11/7/06 11:44 AM |
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mommy2bella
Where does time go?
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Re: What a powerful moment it is...
Wonderfully put Beth...voting is sooo important. And even living in a state that isn't a battleground one doesn't mean you should not exercise this right.
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| Posted 11/7/06 12:02 PM |
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Lauren
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Re: What a powerful moment it is...
I have to go vote today !!!
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| Posted 11/7/06 12:07 PM |
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baghag
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Re: What a powerful moment it is...
Posted by Shellyesq
Beth, I really think we are sisters separated at birth
My HS quote:
You can't change the world, but you can change the facts.
When you change the facts, you change points of view.
When you change points of view, you can change a vote.
When you change a vote, you can change the world.
10 points if anyone can place it
depeche mode
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| Posted 11/7/06 12:10 PM |
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My2Boys
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Re: What a powerful moment it is...
DH and I are voting tonight! 
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| Posted 11/7/06 12:50 PM |
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MsMBV
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Re: What a powerful moment it is...
I went before work today
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| Posted 11/7/06 1:09 PM |
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nov04libride
big brother <3
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Re: What a powerful moment it is...
Posted by Bxgell2
Posted by Shellyesq
How beautiful!!
I actually didn't vote this morning because I wanted to bring Jordana (DH drops her off in the morning and I pick her up). So Jordana will have her second voting experience by 7 months old. I am so excited to share it with her!
I LOVED bringing Alex with me. She was fascinated by the blinking lights I'm going to continue this tradition with her (hopefully) until she's 18, considering Daddy can't because he isn't yet a citizen, and won't be for some time
I remember they stopped letting me in the booth with my mom when I was 5 or 6! She still took me every year though, and I've gone every year since I have been legal.
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| Posted 11/7/06 1:10 PM |
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Blu-ize
Plan B is Now Plan A
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Re: What a powerful moment it is...
Wouldn't miss it for the world. People sacrificed so much to give us the right.
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| Posted 11/7/06 1:27 PM |
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Karen
Just chillin'!!
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Re: What a powerful moment it is...
that was beautifully said!
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| Posted 11/7/06 1:36 PM |
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LightUpOurLife
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Re: What a powerful moment it is...
I did, I did!!!!
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| Posted 11/7/06 7:04 PM |
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lolagranola
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Re: What a powerful moment it is...
I really loved your post. I get cynical sometimes about whether or not our votes even count (or are counted, for that matter). Your post was a nice reminder about what matters.
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| Posted 11/7/06 7:05 PM |
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