[gridlock]

I mailed my absentee ballot in three weeks ago. Nothing but a knot in my stomach today.

I voted absentee in 2004. Gotta say I didn't like it. I missed the Great Civic Ritual. There is something about going down to the local school to stand in line and cast your vote that just makes me feel good about the whole thing.

[TankerKC]

Gotta say I didn't like it. I missed the Great Civic Ritual.

Me either, but I'm in the military and have to vote from across the country.

[Paine in the Neck]

"I missed the Great Civic Ritual. There is something about going down to the local school to stand in line and cast your vote that just makes me feel good about the whole thing. "

I agree. It makes me very emotional every time -- like hearing the Battle Hynm of the Republic.