I have a job and as a result, I am actually expected to be somewhere else during the voting. I didn't vote absentee because I don't trust the Democrats to count my ballot, and I'm not on welfare with the luxury of going to vote whenever I feel like it.
2006-11-07 05:14:27 · 16 answers · asked by kingstubborn 6 in Politics & Government ➔ Elections
Give me your info I will vote for you for any democratic candidate...... I promise. lol
2006-11-07 05:19:18 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
How many hours do you work? Most polling places are open at least from 7am to 7pm. If you work between these hours than, yeah you seem to be stuck. Unless you go and vote during your lunch break. By the way, the U.S. is the only western nation that does not vote on Sunday (when most people are off work). That is one reason why US voter turn-out is lower than all other western nations. By the way, It was republican based anti unionists that chose for voting on tuesday. To keep worker turn out down.
2006-11-07 13:26:56 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a job too. I was able to vote before coming to work this morning. If you can't find the time to go to the polls, I'm sorry, but you've lost your right to complain about how the government is run (and it looks like your mind blames all Democrats unfortunately). So either find a way to go vote or you can keep your comments to yourself.
2006-11-07 13:25:51 · answer #3 · answered by Erin 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That sounds like a copout for not voting, the polls open at 6:00AM and don't close until 8:00 or 9:00 PM, you can find a few minutes in there to vote.
2006-11-07 13:22:11 · answer #4 · answered by Flower Girl 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In many/most states, employers are required by law to give their employees reasonable time off (1-2 hours) to vote.
Leave work an hour early or come in an hour late.
Do I have to pay my employees for time spent voting?
This issue is governed by state law, so the answer depends on where your workplace is. Almost half of the states require employers to provide a few hours of paid leave to allow their employees to vote. Generally, paid leave is required only if the employee would have insufficient time to vote without taking time off.
Even if you live in a state that does not require paid leave for voting, you must not punish any employee for taking time off to cast a ballot. Almost every state prohibits employers from firing or disciplining an employee for taking leave to vote.
2006-11-07 13:38:46 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you wanted to vote, you would find a way. There is plenty of time. It is a luxury just to be able to vote. Be thankful.
2006-11-07 13:18:19 · answer #6 · answered by wscarpelli@sbcglobal.net 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you're thinking about this now, you're too late. You should have voted absentee.
Ask if you can leave early to get to the Polls, if not, your out of luck.
You're dems not counting vote comment is simply stuipid.
2006-11-07 13:19:52 · answer #7 · answered by dapixelator 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Polls are open from 7am to 7pm. One of those times is convenient for most people.
If you are at work that whole time I believe your employer is required to give you time off to vote if you can't go at lunch. Check with your manager if that is your situation.
2006-11-07 13:19:24 · answer #8 · answered by Nunya B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your employer has to give you time off to go and vote. Leave early and do so. Try taking a little time away from the computer to go and do it.
2006-11-07 13:26:32 · answer #9 · answered by Slimsmom 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You shouls have absentee voted, or take time off work to go vote if it is important to you.
2006-11-07 13:18:22 · answer #10 · answered by judy_derr38565 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Polling places are open for 7 to 10 hours. Exactly how many hours are you working today?
2006-11-07 13:25:33 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋