Poll Watchers: Anybody else getting choked up?

[tanyev]

I'm spending several hours a day watching America go by. Turnout is huge; there is a steady stream of people. All kinds of people. I see businessmen, moms with young children, kids who must be voting for the first time in their lives, elderly people who are obviously making a great physical effort to get out and vote. They are white, black, Asian, Indian, and who knows what else. They are wearing work uniforms, designer clothes, shorts and flip-flops.

A van pulled up today with several residents from a retirement home. There were wheelchairs, canes, and walkers. It was clear the pace was going to slow down a bit. Nobody in line complained. Everybody waited patiently for their turn. It feels like everybody understands how much it matters this year.

As I watch the people go by, I keep hearing one of the chants of the NYC protesters, "This is what democracy looks like!" and I get a little emotional. I've never before participated in an election other than simply casting my vote, and I'm so proud that I now have to opportunity to do so.


FWIW, I also cried when I saw "Monsters Inc", so it could just be me.
:)