The MakeMeThinner Support Forum

[JeepGirl]

It does make a difference.....

[Elke]

You got that right girl Its a great right to have, don't loose it!!!
I LOVE THIS COUNTRY

[bdg]

Seeing as I have today off, that is one of the things I am planning on doing today. Might even ride my bike over there once it gets a bit warmer.

[MISSANNE]

Dare I say I'm not a registered voter?

[DogMa]

I voted last week. (And not even registered to vote???? I can't even comment. I've never understood how people can not vote.)

[JeepGirl]

I guess if you are not registered then you bow out of any sort of convo regarding any of your City/State/Nations laws and lawmakers?

I have voted in every election since I was 18 and my kids have went to the polls with me since they were born..it is a big deal here and I want to make sure they know that they need to vote in order have a say in hoe our Leaders lead.

*not meaning to stir anything up here *

[Serendipity]

I voted this morning on one of those new fangled machines. I sometimes get discouraged because my husband and I cancel out his sisters' votes, but if we didn't, who would?

I really don't know how three children raised in the same household could hold such differing views.....needless to say, we don't discuss politics at family gatherings anymore.

[bdg]

Voted a bit ago, and of the 4 machines in our precinct, only 3 worked. Also noticed no allowance made for disabled persons. The machine was easy to use and the poll workers were sure to explain to each voter how the machine worked since this is the first time with the new machines.

[Lauren]

I'm right there with you, Jeep and Robin! I was so excited when I turned 18 and was allowed to vote, I couldn't wait for the next election to roll around!

I was excited to set my alarm early and get to the voting booths asap!

And, Missanne, by no means is this meant as an assault on you, but actually as a generic comment to all the non-voters of the country (of which there are millions, sadly): You have the power and privilege to affect the direction of this country. If you have any opinions about any aspect of your life, from the war in Iraq to the cost of gas, from your taxes to your children's education, from the right to choose to the welfare system, any opinion about anything that exists in the country today and/or will apply tomorrow, then you should vote. And if you don't have any opinions at all about anything, then, well, how sad.

Anyway, maybe we have the opportunity to get a few non-voters in the MF community to register for future elections, I am thinking the 2008 one should be pretty exciting!

Lauren

[VictoriousNat]

Well I am a naturalized citizen so for me its a big, big deal. Before I became a US Citizen, I could not vote anywhere - not in my home coutry (total corruption) and not here (was a permanent resident). So once I became a citizen, I was so "stoked"!

[DogMa]

Very well said, Lauren. And that's great, Nat! You've probably said before, but where are you from?

The only bummer about voting here is I'm completely in the minority - which I'm used to since I tend to live in very conservative places. But I figure at least I'm speaking up. (But as an example, the race for Congress in my district? A Republican whose main claim to fame seems to be that he unsuccessfully opposed the local Hooter's; a Democrat who is about 25 years old, spent $150 on his campaign and did no fundraising; and a Libertarian who didn't even run a campaign.)

[casma500]

VERY WELL SAID, Lauren!! There are so many things decided in the polls.

I voted today as I had a dr appt -- and my [vote] state rep and his wife were there handing out emery boards! What a blessing to ask him a few questions I had!!!

[VictoriousNat]

And that's great, Nat! You've probably said before, but where are you from?

I am from what used to be British Guiana, now just Guyana post independence. Brazil to the South/Southwest, Venezuela to the North West, Suriname (Dutch Guyana) to the East/Southeast and the Atlantic Ocean to the North/Northeast. Trinidad 55 minutes off the Atlantic coast. We have the world's highest straight drop water fall. Check her out



Twice as high as Victoria Falls and Five times as high as Niagara.

Mr. Jimmy Carter is a frequent "guest" overseeing elections there. sigh.

[MISSANNE]

I highly doubt my 1 vote is going to change the world.

Simply put, not into politics. Never have been. My mom always gives me a hard time because i never know what they are talking about. I dont watch the news and I dont read the paper. Im in no way stupid or ignorant.. I view it as all bad news ( news) and lies (politics).

I do not discuss politics with most people, I just seem to make them mad because I am not passionate about it. Whatever.

Just how I feel. Im a minority I guess also.

[VickyJ]

I exercised my right to vote yesterday, but it looks like I was in the minority on most issues. A gambling issue failed and they passed laws to ban smoking - this is bad for me since we just bought a bar / restaurant and paid TONS of money for expensive smoke-eaters. grrrrrr. I quit smoking 3 years ago, but people in bars should be allowed to smoke. But the majority disagrees.

Nat, that waterfall is amazing! Thanks for sharing.

Michelle, your right is just that - your right - it goes both ways! If you don't care to vote, exercise that right as well.