Voted

[sabotabby]

I have never seen lineups like this. It took an hour (I know that's nothing in the US, but in Canada that's a very long time—you're usually in and out in 5-10 minutes for advance polls). Also it's Easter, and raining. The poll workers were stressed but the mood in the lineup was quite cheerful and chatty.

You do not get a sticker or a lollipop and I think that needs to change.

Comments

[blogcutter]

Not sure how serious you are but honestly, in over 50 years of voting in Canadian elections (at all levels of government) I don't recall ONCE getting sticker or a lollypop or any form of prize whatsoever, nor do I want one!! Of course, it's possible I'm just getting old and forgetful ...

In my book, you should vote simply because it's the right thing to do, just like getting vaccinated, separating your garbage and recyclables, etc. Assuming you're eligible to vote, of course - if you're not, maybe chain yourself to the nearest railing, yell loudly and carry a big stick with an appropriate placard attached?

I plan to vote on election day and I'm hoping for sunshine and rainbows everywhere - but hold the lollipops, please!

[ioplokon]

The best way to get people to vote is for them to see and hear that other people have voted - particularly those in their community. That's the point of the stickers (also, fun!).

[sabotabby]

I am absolutely being silly, but I have gotten stickers at polls before! I remember we used to all get them and post Facebook selfies when we voted.

And yes, it's civic duty, but that clearly wasn't enough to get out the vote in the provincial election.

[dagibbs]

I posted a FB selfie beside a "Vote ->" sign. Without a sticker, it seemed the next-best choice.

[kore]

In my book, you should vote simply because it's the right thing to do, just like getting vaccinated

//cries