GOOD IDEA
The CS Monitor suggests taking kids into the voting booth to see how its done. I’ve tried this, and the poll workers were definitely unhappy. They claimed it was illegal. I’ll try again on Tuesday with our two oldest. If the watchers workers fight me, I’ll ask to see the law in writing. Wish me luck, and send bail money.
6 Responses to “GOOD IDEA”
Comment by Tim Haas October 29th, 2004 at 9:58 am |
Really? We’ve always taken our kids in with us — in fact, we let them pull the levers — and the poll workers have always thought it was charming. |
Comment by Chris October 29th, 2004 at 10:01 am |
I’ve taken the kids too – and will again on Tuesday. It’s never been a problem. |
Comment by J Aron October 29th, 2004 at 10:50 am |
It’s never been a problem for me either.. the old folks who usually are the monitors think it’s wonderful to have kids learn about the process.. Gee Daryl.. you must live in one of those states where voting is made inaccessible in order for Bush to win the election..LOL.. I’d get those Kerry lawyers over there quick to make sure everything is done properly.. |
Comment by traci October 29th, 2004 at 11:01 am |
Daryl, I’ve never had a problem taking my daughter into the voting booth w/ me in DE. In fact the poll workers ask if she wants to go in w/ me or her dad. |
Comment by karen ehatt October 29th, 2004 at 7:56 pm |
I had my then 8- and 7-year-olds with me 2 years ago when I voted in Maryland, and a poll worker ran over and asked me if they were over 10. She said they could not be with me in the booth if they were. |
Comment by Deb October 29th, 2004 at 8:34 pm |
I’ve never had a problem taking my two boys. We’ll see how it goes this Tuesday. |