We bundled up against the rain this morning to be at our polling place at 7 am when it opened. We arrived at the Calvary Chapel a little after voting started, and only had to wait about 30 minutes to cast our vote. I was happy about this because I was afraid we would have a long wait, which wouldn't be fun with two children. I talked to both Joshua & Mercy about a possible long wait, and that I didn't want to hear complaining or whining. I forgot to have the same talk with Jason! And if you know my husband and his views about politics & government in general (not to mention his dry sense of humor), then you know what I had to listen to for that 1/2 hr. wait. Such as: "Where are all these people at all the other elections." "They only come out to vote for a presidential election." "It's not like our votes are even going to be counted correctly." "This is all a government racket!" As I was waiting to vote, I heard the polling place workers talking about some complaints they were getting about a giant "Yes on 8" sign outside the window. The woman in charge of the polling location said that as long as it was 100 feet away it was legal.
This is a picture of the Calvary Chapel. Just inside that big window is where voting was taking place, so we all had a clear view of the sign while we cast our vote. I thought it was funny because it looks like this is a "Yes on 8 Polling Station." I know that whatever the outcome of the elections, God is in control. We should not fret, but instead, trust in Him and his providences.
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This morning, with 95% of precints reporting, Prop. 8 looks like it has passed! 52% of Californians in favor and 48% opposed.
Let's not get too excited. I know that lawsuits are probably being filed this morning to stop it. We have won a battle, not the war.
Yes. They said I was going to have a 30 min. wait but only waited for maybe 10 min.
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