herownself

Historically, elections have been held in church halls. This is helpful when there are no city owned buildings in a precinct. They have also been mildly compensated for opening their doors.

In this primary, two churches decided they no longer wanted voters coming to their buildings. This is their right, as they are privately owned. However, these two also pulled down the notices of the new sites taped to their doors by election officials. In some ways, these churches are disenfranchising their neighbors. How are voters supposed to know where to go? This is not the way to be a part of the community.

I am given to understand that these particular denominations have recently decided that they despise politics. I therefore need to remind them it is politics that keep their tax breaks and views safe.

We, the voters of the United States of America, vow to continue to protect your rights even while you look down on ours.

Labels: elections, Nueces county

# posted by herownself @ 2:36 PM