Election Day

President Abraham Lincoln said in his well-loved Gettysburg Address, “Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal.” No where is that equality more evident than in the polling place on Election Day. Each and every citizen, provided they meet the basic requirements, is entitled to cast a ballot if he or she chooses. No one will force you to vote; no one can compel you to vote one way or another. Much blood, much sweat, and many tears have been shed over enlarging and protecting this right of the citizenry of this nation to cast a free and secret ballet.

You may choose to be a well informed voter or not. You may vote a straight ticket or vote for as many different party candidates as there are represented on this year’s ballot. You may be satisfied with the range of choices you are offered or you may fervently wish that you had a better “choice.” It makes no difference to your right to vote this November Tuesday. Provided you are a registered voter, your only limitation is whether or not you want to exercise the equality of the ballot box.

If you do, you may even get a nifty little “I Voted” sticker. I did.

Just a few upcoming events:

November 6 and 7, Washington County Fair Grounds

Northwest Arkansas Fantasy Faire

November 6, 7 p.m., East Square Plaza, Fayetteville

Unzipped Fashion Show, benefit for Seven Hills Shelter's programs for Veterans.

November 6, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., Little Flock Fire Station

Fire In The Flock Chili Cook-Off & Silent Auction