I was struck with emotion when I went to the polls this morning. In addition to feeling a sense of urgency about the many issues that are at stake in today’s election, I also experienced feelings of pride, sadness and gratitude.
I remain grateful and appreciative of those who put their lives at risk, and for those who gave their lives; continuing to demonstrate and protest in the face of beatings, bombings, and other forms of intimidation.
There are some whose names, stories, and faces I know well. However there are others whose contributions, although I may never know about them, also served to appeal to the conscience of America and ensure that my act of casting a vote would be a right and not a privilege.
Election Day is today. If you haven’t already, I encourage you to do whatever you can to make it out to the polls and vote. The polls here in Michigan will be open from 7:00am to 8:00pm. For readers in other parts of the country, please check with your state to see what your polling hours are. Tell a friend, take a friend. Get out there however you can.
Grace & Peace,
From Aspiring Humanitarian, Relando Thompkins, MSW
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Yes I also shared in your emotions running high today because I was told at first I wasn’t allowed to vote so I asked my fiancee could I use his residence address to vote and of course he said Yes! I felt so good to vote today even though I had to do it the manual filling out my paper ballot and not like everyone one else did with the computer. It didn’t to me which way I voted I was just Blessed that I did N it Counts!
Hey Regina! Thanks for visiting again. That sounds like quite the ordeal! I’m so glad that you were able to vote anyway, and to be able to take part in this time in history! I, like so many others will continue to watch the results through the night and into the morning!
U welcome and I know I can’t wait to hear the results of today’s Election!