I did my civic duty last night.  I worked at my local elections.  I do that everytime there is an election so it’s really not news.  I do, however, love to do it.  I feel like I’m working for democracy, making things happen, watching politics and the basis of our country at work.

I’ve done everything from copying returns for the media to tallying early votes to inspecting ballots for hanging chads (thank you, Florida, for that extra bit of work!!!)

I couldn’t vote in last night’s election.  I live in the county and it was only for the city.  The city elections affect me because I shop there, I work there, I go to the doctor, eat at restaurants, and spend time in their parks.  But I live in the county, just over a little hill from being on the city sewer system (I have a septic tank), city water (we are on some local weird water system), and being able to vote in city elections.

I work the elections anyway.  I get a free dinner (heh…I didn’t say I was totally philanthropic!), $75, and the interesting company of old friends and new.

I did my civic duty last night.