When my human votes, she usually drops off her mail in ballot in person at a voting center. She does this so she can bring me along as an unofficial therapy cat for the poll workers. And she thought it was extra important to do that this year.
We have loads of nearby voting centers, but my human likes using the one at the college campus in our area. That’s because a former president attended it briefly.
I was so glad I went! When my human entered, she told the poll worker about my therapy work, and next thing I knew, I was surrounded by a bunch of poll workers petting me and taking photos. It was a quiet Sunday afternoon, so they were able to spend some time with me. It was great.
I also have a short video for you below.
My human wanted to add a few words about the importance of voting this year, so I said she could:
I almost always bring Summer with me to my polling place. But I especially wanted to this November because I knew our poll workers could use the stress relief, and Summer is highly socialized since we work as a therapy cat team. Since we aren’t in a swing state, it’s not as bad, but let’s face it, this isn’t a normal election year.
Yes, this is a cute cat video about voting, but don’t think I don’t realize that this is probably the most consequential election of our lifetime. And this isn’t hyperbole — I’ve been voting for a few decades, since before 2000, so there have been several important ones in my past. But this one really determines the direction the U.S. goes in, not just for the next four years, but for many, many years afterwards.
Please vote with your heart, and with some deep introspection. And remember to vote down ballot — those local office holders will determine your day to day life in your city and state more than those people in Washington. Same with those propositions and measures. Vote for a world that will give your kids, or future kids the life they deserve. And encourage those close to you to do the same.
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