It is always a pleasure to read anything by letter writer Stan Heuisler. He writes so well that it is enjoyable, even if you might occasionally disagree a little. His most recent, “The joy of filling out a ballot” (Sept. 25), brought back the challenges of absentee ballot voting 60 years ago in the military. If out on maneuvers or training in the field, it was hard to obtain and vote by absentee ballot. It took determination. Now, everybody — although, hopefully, only registered voters — can get a ballot in the mail.
But is it a good idea to vote seven weeks before an election? Things can change! Look at the last two months and even the last week in Maryland’s U.S. Senate race. If one votes in person, any significant recent changes can be addressed. And many voters enjoy the opportunity to see their neighbors who serve as judges and volunteers. This feels much more democratic, much more personal. More serious. More down to earth.
Try to get the “joy” of voting in person at the polls.
— D. Burke, Timonium
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