Tuesday is the day to vote and let your voice be heard.
Or at least that’s the way it used to be.
More and more states have adopted laws to let voters cast their ballots early.
And this year, because of the huge expected turnout, that’s looking smarter and smarter.
Of course, here in South Carolina, there have been huge crowds of people voting “absentee.”
That’s probably a good thing because of the expected long lines Tuesday.
But please don’t let the prospect of long lines deter you from voting.
No matter what the polls say or what you think about the candidates, it’s important for people to go out and let their voices be heard.
We also urge you to study the ballots long before you go to the polls.
Familiarize yourself not only with the candidates but also in South Carolina with the Constitutional Amendments as well.
And if you live in the city of Florence, you also get a chance to vote in the referendum on Sunday alcohol sales.
So, even if you vote a straight party ticket, remember you have those two items to vote on as well.
And as you wait to vote, remember that the poll workers are volunteers who are out there to make sure we can participate in this important civic process.
They do get “paid,” but their participation is much more important than whatever little amount of money they get.
And, we hope that maybe the South Carolina General Assembly will consider changing our laws as well to let us officially vote early.
It’s a good way to encourage more people to vote and that’s always a good thing.
We hope the expected turnout of young people and others who haven’t voted before means they too will be back to the polls again.
It’s good for our city, our state and our country.
Keep in mind if you have the option that mid-morning and early afternoon are the best times to vote.
The polls open at 7 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. tomorrow.
And if you are in line at 7 p.m. you still can vote.
Just do it.
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