(lygenztia *61) And the winner is...

....not the Canadian people. Or at least those of us with a brain. It's election time and today was the advanced polls. I thought that I would excerise my Constitutional right and obligation as a Canadian citizen and get my vote in.

I thought wrong.

I have followed the issues, watched the debate, thought about the issues and tried to make an informed choice of our local candidates, in conjunction with a national leader.

So, what's the problem you ask?

I'll tell you what the problem is. There are far too many people without the mental faculties to participate meaningfully in the process. That's the problem.

The line in my electoral section only had 8 people in it. (I was one of them) Of that 8...3 persons in front of me had no identification with them. If you don't know enough to bring your identification with you, then you shouldn't be allowed to vote. Period.

If your comprehension level of the world around you is that low, that you didn't know you would need I.D. then it is scary to think that you have a say in the direction of this great country.

The "beauty" of the system is that without any identification a "relative" can swear an oath that you are who you say you are and "poof", you are legally entitled to vote! Of course, the electoral officer has to fill out 3 forms, all of which take about 10 minutes each. (Hardly an inconvenience to the people in line behind you at all)

Finally, having a finite amount of lunch time I had to leave, without casting my ballot. Besides, it was simply too painful to listen to the people in front of me any longer.

Quote-"Oh, you need identification? Really? When did they start that?"
(Someone actually said that)

Another quote-"I have a right to vote, I know my rights"
(yes, they said that too)

For gosh sakes buddy, show them a Drivers license or a damn OHIP card.

I don't know, maybe i'm just cranky today because I am worried about some family matters, but geez..c'mon, use your head.

It is so bloody easy to vote in Canada. You have to be a complete moron not to be able to cast your ballot.

Oh wait, I didn't cast mine...I guess that means i'm a moron. Damn, I wonder if the polling station is still open?

(with apologies to the vast, vast majority of Canadians that take the process seriously and think about it)

VOTE!!!!