Jennifer's Joyous Journal

I feel terrible that I

I feel terrible that I let circumstances (incorrect info on my voter's ID card has me in a South Austin precinct) prevent me from voting in Tuesday's primary elections. Think about how incredibly easy it is to vote here: polls are open late, early voting is available all over town for weeks on end, poll locations are very accessible. Now think about how challenging - sometimes impossible - it is to vote in places like Zimbabwe. The ability to choose our leaders is a privelege that too many of us take for granted. Our legislators are making decisions that will effect our lives for generations (i.e. fuel efficiency, foreign relations, national budget...) - am I comfortable letting those decisions rest in the hands of politicians chosen by Ken Lay? are you?