But as runners we all have something in common with politicians.
We run for our health and happiness.
They run for political office.
We race 5ks, 10ks and marathons.
They race against each other for positions of power.
REMEMBER - We decide who wins the race!
So...did you get out and VOTE today?
I try to vote for the most compassionate candidates. Those that stand up for human rights and believe in peaceful resolution and the progress of our nation as a whole.
I think I did okay. :)
Here are just a few votes you'll find on my ballot:
* Jerry Brown
* Barbara Boxer
* Kamala Harris
* "Yes" on Proposition 19
* "No" on Proposition 23
I thought I would include some of my favorite signs from Jon Stewart's 'Rally to Restore Sanity (and/or Fear)'. I wish I could have been there.
Happy Voting!!
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You bet cha, I voted. ;)
ReplyDeleteI knew we'd get along. Your ballot looks the same as mine :-)
ReplyDeleteI haven't voted yet, but will right after work.
I gotta brag. Not only did I vote. Not only was I fifth in line this morning waiting for my polling place to open, but my polling station is the LA Gay & Lesbian Center. :)
ReplyDeleteYour ballot looks just like mine! We were up late last night researching all the local candidates and practicing with fake ballots. I love fulfilling my civic duty...and not only because the word duty makes me giggle!
I voted early! :D
ReplyDeletehaha love those signs! i was in DC this past weekend but didn't get to the rally, but the whole city was soooo crowded!
ReplyDeleteI agree on this; We run for our health and happiness.
ReplyDeleteThey run for political office.
We race 5ks, 10ks and marathons.
They race against each other for positions of power.
Nice post, Kate. I love your stance on voting and your desire to vote for more thoughtful, compassionate candidates. I was kind of turned off by the negativity from most of the candidates, once again, during this voting period. I think I could be "one over" by someone actually speaking positively about another candidate, rather than just bad mouthing another. I'm really over that.
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