Voting, It's your civic duty. Options

[hi-C]

I've been over 18 for 4 years, but, because of going to college out of state, this will be my first time going to an actual voting booth, and I'm really excited, like I'll be voting for the first time.

What about you guys? Any first time voters? For those who've been voting for a few years, how was your first time? And for those who live outside of the US, what is voting like where you live?

[Saikou]

First time voter right here!

Im so excited.Im glad that when i finally get to vote,it's in a monumental election such as this.

[*paperplane*]

I voted for the first time by absentee ballot in the February primary. Over the summer I actually went to the polls to vote in the local primary, and again for a runoff. I'll be absentee voting again in November.

I was so annoyed in the fall of 2006 when some of my friends were old enough to vote but forgot to register, while I wanted to vote but was still 17.

[paolabear20]

FIRST TIME! I actually just registered last week. =)

[manny-the-dino]

I'm going to be a first time voter as well. I registered about a month ago. I'm pretty excited.

[hi-C]

I voted for the first time by absentee ballot in the February primary. Over the summer I actually went to the polls to vote in the local primary, and again for a runoff. I'll be absentee voting again in November.

I hated filling out those absentee ballots. So many little bubbles to fill in for each issue. Like taking a goddamn standardized test.

[*paperplane*]

Yeah, not really looking forward to that, but they won't give us the day off classes to go vote. For the primary there was only a referendum or two so it wasn't a big deal.

[hi-C]

^ What...? That's not even right. I would skip and go vote. A friend of mine did that during the primaries and his professor didn't mind.

[smoke]

I'll be voting. Not my first time, but my first presidential vote.

I live in a pretty traditional community, so whenever I go to vote, all the old people kinda look at my funny. haha. Oh well. I guess they'll be happy to hear who I'm voting for.

[dannyordinary]

I'm a voting virgin, and will pop my voting cherry when I vote for the first time this fall .

It's so exiting . I feel like I'm making a change .

[*paperplane*]

^ What...? That's not even right. I would skip and go vote. A friend of mine did that during the primaries and his professor didn't mind.

My English teacher doesn't distinguish between excused and unexcused absences, so it won't be worth being dropped from the class if I get sick or something happens (I get three absences, period). I can get home in an hour, but then, why waste the gas? So as much as I think it's dumb that we don't get off (because I'm sure a lot of people won't have the foresight to order absentee ballots), there's probably not much point in going home for it.

Oh, the first time I went to the polls I got applauded.

[sixfive]

I've not missed a chance to vote.

[hi-C]

Oh, the first time I went to the polls I got applauded.

That's like something out of an 80s movie.

[The-March-Hare]

Yeah, not really looking forward to that, but they won't give us the day off classes to go vote. For the primary there was only a referendum or two so it wasn't a big deal.

That's really appaling.

I got to vote for the first time on my actual 18th birthday, which meant that I was the youngest person to actually vote in my district in the 2007 local elections, which was pretty nifty.

To answer your question, Carrie, voting is pretty straightforward. Walk in, get handed ballot, mark an X next to the candidate of choice, and drop in ballot box. Then get a sticker, about which I was excited.

[Gryffindor-Girl]

I AM SO FLIPPING EXCITED TO BE ABLE TO VOTE! I have been wanting to vote for like ever now I finally can!!!!

[mipadi]

It's nice to see people get excited about voting -- even though it's total bullshit anyway. It's just a way for the powers that be to give people the illusion that their voice actually matters. All you're really doing is voting for the puppet on the left or the puppet on the right.

Having said that, I must admit I am a bit of a hypocrite, because I will be voting in this election (again). My puppet is Barack Obama.

[The-March-Hare]

Dude, I would totally vote for Kermit.

[superstitious]

It's a weird thing, voting. Even after all these years, I still get a tinge of excitement when I go. As Michael said, it is a definite illusion but for just a brief few minutes, it feels like you are actually doing something good.

[*cakedout*]

I am extremely excited to be voting. It is also my first time voting, and I am quite shocked at the number of people who actually vote, but thats for another day.

[hypnotique]

It would have been my first time voting however because I was out of the freaking country for 2 years I have to wait until 2016.

[brooklyneast05]

I am extremely excited to be voting. It is also my first time voting, and I am quite shocked at the number of people who actually vote, but thats for another day.

[karmakiller]

I registered to vote a month after my birthday, so I got to vote in February. I was all excited to get to vote, and all the old ladies that were at the check in table thought it was cute.

[hypnotique]

I registered to vote a month after my birthday, so I got to vote in February. I was all excited to get to vote, and all the old ladies that were at the check in table thought it was cute.

"Aww say,Look at that younginn jump all yippy just to vote!"

Or however old people talk.

[karmakiller]

LOL, there were two old ladies and they were like "Awww" probably remembered when women gained the right to vote :P

[hi-res]

I actually registered to vote when I turned eighteen. However, when the 2004 elections rolled around, I was one of those people who thought, at the end of the day, my vote really count. Though, you could still argue that that may still be the case, I'm much more motivated (and more educated on politics) this time around to have my voice "heard".

[hypnotique]

LOL, there were two old ladies and they were like "Awww" probably remembered when women gained the right to vote :P

LOL they probably are the ones who still call mexicans "gang bangers" or "taco hat dancers".

Man I love old people mocking.

[hi-C]

I just voted!

I've gone with my mom before I could vote and I've never seen the line that long. It really makes you feel good.

[*paperplane*]

My long line mostly just made me wish I didn't care.

I found my Georgia Voter sticker in my purse, so I put it on even though I voted Friday. woo

[Harp]

I really can't wait until I can vote, and I can't see why people don't take the opportunity to vote.
Every vote counts :]

[missnh]

i fergot to vote

[brooklyneast05]

i fergot to vote

[Tung]

texas is a republican state anways.

[hi-C]

I feel the same way about voting in my state. Maryland's solidly democratic, but I went out and voted anyway. The experience itself was awesome.

[missnh]

wat! I live in d-town with no car. hmph.

[misoshiru]

DAMNIT. I WISH I COULD VOTE.

[brooklyneast05]

[Melissa]

DAMNIT. I WISH I COULD VOTE.

me, too.

stupid dps didn't register me even though i checked the "Register me to Vote" thing. and by the time i realized this, it was too late for the absentee ballot pudding cups.

but tung's right,... texas is a republican state so it really doesn't matter. -_-

i'm still gonna party my ass off tonight, though! if obama wins, i'll drink and rejoice. if mccain wins, i'll drink and cry.

[Elba]

I've voted in all but one election since I turned 18. My excuse for not voting was that I had too much homework. But, how that I signed up to vote via a mail-in ballot, I don't think I'll miss any subsequent elections.

I don't even remember my first time, haha.

[rnicron]

I don't even remember my first time, haha.

having sex or voting?

i voted today. nothing special. i did write-ins on the ones that i had no clue who the people were.

[DoubleJ]

I voted and it was my first time. I must say, that from what my aunt told me, it was the longest line she has ever seen there. I was number 49!

[Elba]

I remember my first sexual encounters.

[DoubleJ]

I remember my first sexual encounters.

Are we in for a lil story?

[missnh]

I want McDonald's chicken nuggets.