No Drunk Voters!

Tomorrow is election day! The local politics are heating up. I've never voted in Smalltown, Utah so, I find all fascinating.

I noticed a sign today that said Utah law prohibits the sales of alcoholic beverages on election day. I guess lawmakers want to prevent somebody from voting while they are drunk and regretting it the next morning.

Local Politics

Today was the local primary election to decide who would sit on the city council. Our town is divided over water rights and plans for growth. It has become a bitter battle. People are so passionate about their views. We have been bombarded by leaflets from the candidates.(Do you notice the muddy hand prints on my front door. I don't want to name names but I think we all know who put them there. I guess I need to go clean it up and in the future, use the front door more often so I know what it looks like.)

I was wondering today, which is more important national politics or local politics? Which really affects my life more?

I love to talk politics with my father-in-law (he teaches high school government). We have some interesting conversations especially now that I'm registered in the "other" party. In their house, the main topics of discussion are: politics, religion, and sports. Something we can all be passionate about.