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The Library => The SGA => Topic started by: Tarheel on November 04, 2008, 02:38:23 PM

Title: So there I was at the Polling Place...
Post by: Tarheel on November 04, 2008, 02:38:23 PM
I went to cast my vote this morning and seeing what I estimated to be a two hour line I walked the length of it to determine exactly how long the wait would be which I did.

In doing so I noticed not thirty feet from the front door of the polling place a car was parked with New Jersey tags and a large "OBAMA 08" bumper sticker displayed in obvious clear view of the door that the voter line snaked into in order to cast votes.  I do not know about other states but in Georgia no one is allowed to campaign in any way, shape, or form within 150 feet of a polling place and signs are posted advising as such.  This vehicle was clearly parked in obvious opposition to that law.

My "Republican Mafia" instincts kicked in and I brought the violation to the attention of the poll workers who really didn't know if it was a violation or not.  After telling them that I thought it was and helpfully offering to call the Secretary of State's office for them a couple of them called over the lawyer who was observing the voting process there.  He was surprised there was a complaint (it was probably his car) but he explained to them that it was a violation and asked them to have the bumper sticker covered or have the car removed...he even provided a roll of duct tape to cover the sticker (which one of the poll workers did). 

I was satisfied.

After waiting in line for nearly two hours I did see that vehicle was gone later...good!   
Title: Re: So there I was at the Polling Place...
Post by: AuburnChopper 3.0 on November 04, 2008, 04:06:43 PM
What law? ...YOU ARE THE LAW!!!  :vn: