While others display their punditry and regurgitate their opinions concerning the recent presidential primaries, I (and others) presented a more oblivious civic duty by being a poll worker. (My second time.) The pay is low, the hours long but one gets to briefly observe, listen and answer questions from people who still believe their vote matters.
Bravo, Bruce. My neighbor, mother of two young kids, works at our poll every election. I've found that, along with DMVs and post offices, polling places are my favorite places to be. It doesn't matter who you are or what you've achieved or lost, what kind of money you make or house you live in, everyone in these places gets treated the same. It turns out that, at least with polling places and post offices, these are place where the community meets--either in solidarity or in misery (especially at the DMV). Such places are not to be sniffed at. They are important and the people who make them function are integral to the health and well-being of the community. It gives me some comfort that you are one of the people who makes the polling place work. Let's hope you find it worthy after the upcoming elections. If you don't, I will certainly re-examine its worth to me as well.
Bravo, Bruce. My neighbor, mother of two young kids, works at our poll every election. I've found that, along with DMVs and post offices, polling places are my favorite places to be. It doesn't matter who you are or what you've achieved or lost, what kind of money you make or house you live in, everyone in these places gets treated the same. It turns out that, at least with polling places and post offices, these are place where the community meets--either in solidarity or in misery (especially at the DMV). Such places are not to be sniffed at. They are important and the people who make them function are integral to the health and well-being of the community. It gives me some comfort that you are one of the people who makes the polling place work. Let's hope you find it worthy after the upcoming elections. If you don't, I will certainly re-examine its worth to me as well.