I just stopped by Alexander Goode Elementary School in York, site of my local polling place. The poll workers said they were wondering when I'd show up.
Well, there's one more incentive to vote every time: the knowledge that someone will be aware of it if I don't. That's OK. I always vote anyway. I actually get a kick out of it -- the feeling that I'm part of this big, important procedure.
And I take a certain pride in showing up during off-year elections. From interviewing people at the polls, I get the feeling I'm not the only one who feels that way.
It's the pride of a baseball fan who sticks with a team even through the losing seasons, or a music fan who was into a band before they got popular.
Voting for president? Hey, anyone can do that! We show up to vote for judges and school board members! We're hardcore, baby!
