It is undisputed that this November 4th will have the greatest voter turnout in American History. Barack Obama and Sarah Palin (and John McCain) are inspiring millions of Americans to head to the polls, many of whom never voted before.
The question is, why are so many school districts holding “Tax Increase” elections three weeks earlier? Why not hold those elections when the majority of the towns population will be voting? That would give everyone an equal voice.
There is one reason why the districts want the tax elections early… because they fear failure when more people vote. By holding the “tax hike” elections before November 4th, it increases the chances that the people who show up to vote are school employees and families who’s kids go to the schools. Someone voting “No” to the increase, may not go out of his or her way to head to the polls.
The Districts all holding an early “special” election say, they want the issue to be the sole focus on the ballot and they need the money before November. I believe that to be true, but it doesn’t make it right to change an election date just because the “real one” doesn’t work in your favor.
Sadly, I don’t think our forefathers envisioned holding elections only on days when victory is in the governments favor. November 4th is this country’s “Election Day.” That means it should be the day when Elections are held.
(Please note: This is note a post on the merits of a tax hike… Only on the merits of giving everyone a voice.)
