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five_horizons (128 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-23-08 07:59 AM Original message |
Has anyone here ever taken your children to the polls with you? |
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leftynyc (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-23-08 08:00 AM Response to Original message |
1. I don't know about now |
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FSogol (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-23-08 08:01 AM Response to Original message |
2. Here in VA, I have taken my sons. State laws vary, but most allow young children |
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Tesla (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-23-08 08:03 AM Response to Reply #2 |
5. They have always encouraged it where I vote |
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paparush (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-23-08 08:02 AM Response to Original message |
3. I have done that here in NC. Poll workers thought it was a great idea. |
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torbird (513 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-23-08 08:52 AM Response to Reply #3 |
31. Ah, I miss the old days! |
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beyurslf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-23-08 08:02 AM Response to Original message |
4. I see people bring kids (not in FL). |
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Erin Elizabeth (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-23-08 08:03 AM Response to Original message |
6. Every single time I've voted. |
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TornadoTN (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-23-08 08:03 AM Response to Original message |
7. I took my three-year old son during the primaries in Tennessee |
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NOW tense (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-23-08 08:04 AM Response to Original message |
8. My Mom used to bring me |
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cosmik debris (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-23-08 08:04 AM Response to Original message |
9. Absolutely! |
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SmokingJacket (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-23-08 08:04 AM Response to Original message |
10. Here's a legal decision from FL: |
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City Lights (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-23-08 08:05 AM Response to Original message |
11. I'm in IL and I took my kids with me when they were younger. |
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MJkcj (167 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-23-08 08:20 AM Response to Original message |
12. I have always taken my kids with me on election day |
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specialed (276 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-23-08 08:21 AM Response to Original message |
13. We always take our kids. I consider it an important lesson in civics. |
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VWolf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-23-08 08:23 AM Response to Original message |
14. Never had a problem here in NJ |
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mscuedawg (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-23-08 08:23 AM Response to Original message |
15. My daughter came with me to the primary polls.... |
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rateyes (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-23-08 08:24 AM Response to Original message |
16. I've taken my kids behind the voting curtain and let them pull the levers! |
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Sedona (715 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-23-08 08:24 AM Response to Original message |
17. I brought the kids in Florida |
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Demi_Babe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-23-08 08:25 AM Response to Original message |
18. I take my 6 year old daughter every year and make her a part of it |
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Clio the Leo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-23-08 08:27 AM Response to Original message |
19. I cast my first vote for Al Gore's first senate run when was 11 years old.... |
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ayeshahaqqiqa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-23-08 08:28 AM Response to Original message |
20. My mom always took me to the polls |
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fight4my3sons (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-23-08 08:43 AM Response to Original message |
21. I took my 4yr old twins to vote early with me. |
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Birthday (224 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-23-08 08:47 AM Response to Original message |
22. That is a priority!! |
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endarkenment (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-23-08 08:48 AM Response to Original message |
23. yes |
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onetiredmom (96 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-23-08 08:48 AM Response to Original message |
24. I take my son every time. |
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Left Is Write (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-23-08 08:48 AM Response to Original message |
25. Yes. I have brought my younger children to the polls, most recently in 2006 when my son was 4. |
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Robyn66 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-23-08 08:48 AM Response to Original message |
26. I have always brought mine |
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denese (247 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-23-08 08:49 AM Response to Original message |
27. I live in Florida too |
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crispini (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-23-08 08:49 AM Response to Original message |
28. Don't know about Florida law, but hell YEAH bring 'em. |
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LynzM (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-23-08 08:50 AM Response to Original message |
29. I always do! |
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NightHawk63 (447 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-23-08 08:52 AM Response to Original message |
30. I walked to our local community center with my step-daughter... |
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Zuiderelle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-23-08 08:53 AM Response to Original message |
32. Yes, He loves going with us. |
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yardwork (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-23-08 08:53 AM Response to Original message |
33. Yes! Often polling places will even have educational materials for children. |
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Jennicut (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-23-08 08:55 AM Response to Original message |
34. I am this year. My 3 and 4 year old daughters asked to come so I said yes. |
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seabeyond (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-23-08 08:56 AM Response to Original message |
35. since oldest was very young, we did it as a family. my children LOVE to go with |
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TuxedoKat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-23-08 08:57 AM Response to Original message |
36. We always bring mine. |
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Princess Buttercup (71 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-23-08 08:57 AM Response to Original message |
37. My son (age 10) has been bugging me about when we get to vote |
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Bonobo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-23-08 08:57 AM Response to Original message |
38. I usually take a kid. No problem here. |
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sufrommich (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-23-08 09:00 AM Response to Original message |
39. I used to take my son right into the voting booth with me. |
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Alter Ego (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-23-08 09:07 AM Response to Original message |
40. My mother always did. |
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BklynChick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-23-08 09:09 AM Response to Original message |
41. I'm in NY, and have always (since 2yo) taken my daughter right into the booth w/me. |
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joop (344 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-23-08 09:12 AM Response to Original message |
42. I always do |
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MadinMo (519 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-23-08 09:36 AM Response to Original message |
43. The kids go with us. |
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scheming daemons (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-23-08 09:38 AM Response to Original message |
44. I have done it several times... YES.. they are allowed.... at least in PA |
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FloridaGrl (615 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-23-08 09:42 AM Response to Original message |
45. Yes I did |
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five_horizons (128 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-23-08 10:21 AM Response to Reply #45 |
51. Fortunately they are 14, 10 and 10... so I shouldn't have to worry about that |
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cindyw (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-23-08 09:44 AM Response to Original message |
46. Always, I let the filling in of the pres bubble be a big deal. |
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CowboyHeyHey (19 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-23-08 09:50 AM Response to Original message |
47. My mom always took me |
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gblady (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-23-08 09:51 AM Response to Original message |
48. I used to take mine.... |
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WolverineDG (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-23-08 09:55 AM Response to Original message |
49. I used to go voting with my parents |
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Jersey Devil (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-23-08 10:04 AM Response to Original message |
50. Did that many times in NJ |
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davsand (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-23-08 10:31 AM Response to Original message |
52. We have ALWAYS involved our child in politics AND voting. |
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five_horizons (128 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-23-08 10:31 AM Response to Original message |
53. Thanks to everyone for the replies! |
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ourbluenation (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-23-08 10:32 AM Response to Original message |
54. You bet - in 04 I took my daughter in the booth and let her push the pin for Kerry |
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MrsMatt (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-23-08 10:34 AM Response to Original message |
55. Always |
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Beausoir (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-23-08 10:35 AM Response to Original message |
56. I take all 5 with me every time I vote. They all get stickers. |
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Okie4Obama (188 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-23-08 10:41 AM Response to Original message |
57. I take my five year old. |
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ElsewheresDaughter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-23-08 10:46 AM Response to Original message |
58. absolutely...always took them right in the booth with me...on everyone of their 18th b'days |
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Rocknrule (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-23-08 10:59 AM Response to Original message |
59. When I was younger I used to be fascinated with voting machines |
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WritingIsMyReligion (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-23-08 11:16 AM Response to Original message |
60. In Maine it's perfectly legal--they can even come in the booth with you and watch you vote. |
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shaniqua6392 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-23-08 11:22 AM Response to Original message |
61. I have always taken my daughters with me to vote. |
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shaniqua6392 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-23-08 11:28 AM Response to Original message |
62. Here is a court case from Florida that may help you. |
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msanthrope (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-23-08 11:29 AM Response to Original message |
63. I take my daughter here in PA. n/t |
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briv1016 (407 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-23-08 11:33 AM Response to Original message |
64. I'm only 21 so don't have any kids. (That I know of...) |
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