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Day After Election
By gmatthews in Victoria County Election Administrator
November 4, 2009

I suspect that only one in twelve of you have any interest in the outcome of yesterday's election. There may be even less who understood all the amendments on the ballot. I read through the pamphlet provided by the League of Women Voters and also paged through a booklet created by the Texas Legislative Council. Even after I made my choices there were some issues where I could have been persuaded to change my vote given a good enough reason.

The turnout of 8.5% surprised me. I thought it might be as low as 6.5%. The extra people who came in late in some precincts had to stand in line and that may be an unusual experience from voting yesterday because in most precincts the few voters trickled in over the whole day.

I hear on the news and read in the paper the dissatisfaction people have with government. As a government employee it strikes a little to close to be totally immune to the criticisms leveled by residents. Yesterday was a good opportunity to change how things work but very few people turned out. Those that did understand voting gives a personal voice to government.

Some people may have good reasons for not voting, a death in the family or a serious recent injury or illness. But most of you only have poor excuses like; "I didn't have time", "It was too far", "I don't know where to vote", "I don't know how". There are some who also believe they are showing their independence by not voting. I consider that a little like the kid who takes his football from the play ground because he doesn't like who is winning the game. He only hurts himself and he is the one sitting at home alone.

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  • Grouch Grouch Report a ViolationReport a Violation
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    You are absolutely right RedX. It never fails to amaze me how people can cast a vote and not take the time to read, or better yet understand the issue. The ability to vote is a privilege and a responsibility that should be taken very seriously.

    November 5, 2009 at 9:09 a.m.

  • RedXIII RedXIII Report a ViolationReport a Violation
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    Congradulations!!! We are all losers of monetary value due to the passing of multiple propositions that will increase state tax on all citizens of Texas.

    Especially a big thank you to the legislature which designed and processed the poorly written agenda on each proposition.

    I cannot believe voters vote just to vote and not understand what they are voting for however, when property appraisals are valued the same in cities as well as rural areas, I wonder if we who live in the rural areas, such as victoria, will be blessed to have all the perks associated with big city life.???

    Furthermore, the passing of a proposition to allow state tax collection for land and VA hospitals...sheezh!!! what are we thinking...allowing the state of Texas to double tax us on top of the federal gov't for the same thing??? Federal taxes are used to bless us with taxes associated with a military and the hospitalization and care of Veterans now, the state can do the same...do I smell something here??? or is it just me...

    To top it off all the propositions contained wording of IF this or IF that and my favorite word usage of protecting you from eminate domain prop 11 used the word unless...the state, governing party etc...what is wrong with people for not reading verbatum...most people do not read past the first sentence and we expect our children to read constantly...

    Any who!!! congradulations and watch your tax bills increase or better yet your taxes decrease and your appraisals increase...go figure GOOD JOB!!!

    November 4, 2009 at 10:27 a.m.