[Jim Noble]

Voting early is an obscenity to our political theology.

You are supposed to LISTEN to the candidates and their supporters. You are (in theory) supposed to make up your mind AFTER everything there is to be said has been said.

This is not supposed to be Kenya, where the Luo line up on one side of the road and vote for their predetermined tribe member and the Kikuyu line up on the other side and vote for their guy.

I know you don’t care about any of that, and in fact you probably have contempt for it. But, “Lex orandi, lex credendi” (the way you pray is the way you believe).

Otherwise, why have campaigns? Why have debates? Why cover the candidates?

Vote on July 4. Republicans vote for the Republican, Democrats vote for the Democrat. Most people, who hate ‘em both, get screwed (again).

Or, even better, cut off “donations” on Labor Day, total ‘em up, most money wins, swear the winner in on Indigenous People’s Day.

[mass55th]

"I know you don’t care about any of that, and in fact you probably have contempt for it. But, “Lex orandi, lex credendi” (the way you pray is the way you believe)."

Where did I say I was for early voting?

[Seaplaner]

Your points are reasonable, however IF early voting is the law in your state, and you have done your homework, do take that advantage and vote early, absolutely!

Ballot shortages, virus outbreaks, any other "issues" are less likely to affect you.

Get that IN PERSON vote in and locked.

Encourage like-minded friends and acquaintances to vote, offer rides.

I voted early a few days ago, and have that great feeling of accomplishment that comes with getting an important job completed ahead of schedule.