Rechecked my voting card this morning and, yes, today was the first of two back-to-back days of advanced voting in the Canadian Federal election. So I checked the weather, not too cold, no freezing rain, just some red leaves blowing around. Chronic fatigue syndrome was not acting up too much and I was in a good mood and of clear mind. So I decided once again to go cast my Liberal vote in advance for my incumbent Member of Parliament. Not that he needs my particular vote as he's been around for a while,has held various Cabinet positions, and remains untainted by scandal. Of course,this being a staunchly Liberal riding, he might be found to be a pig oinker and still get elected.
Being one who votes more on policy and for 'the team' than on 'character' and for one individual, it's easier for me to use and justify advanced voting as I am not waiting for a late scandal or other event to change or confirm my opinion. That plus there was no waiting in line.
Anyway, do you like (the idea of) advanced voing and do you use this option in your national/provincial/state elections? Of course, some type of elections really mean voting for one specific individual so the advantages/disadvantages of advanced voting may depend on the position at stake.
Being one who votes more on policy and for 'the team' than on 'character' and for one individual, it's easier for me to use and justify advanced voting as I am not waiting for a late scandal or other event to change or confirm my opinion. That plus there was no waiting in line.
Anyway, do you like (the idea of) advanced voing and do you use this option in your national/provincial/state elections? Of course, some type of elections really mean voting for one specific individual so the advantages/disadvantages of advanced voting may depend on the position at stake.