I never thought in my life time or the in life time of my grandchildren would I be this close to seeing a Black Man become President of the USA. Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, this is your dream come true! I've been to the mountain top 2 but I must've been viewing the USA out of "dirty glasses".

I requested an ABSENTEE BALLOT, based on my past experiences of living in Leon County, Tallahassee, Fla during the 2000 Election. Voters were intimidated at the polls and many eligible voters were disenfranchised. As a former State employee, I received e-mails advising state employees to vote but as a reminder, "who do you work 4"? Jed Bush was the governor of Florida and his brother was running 4 President.

I chose 2 vote early! I reviewed my ballot in the privacy of my home. When I completed the 2 page ballot, I signed my name, made a copy; the voting machines STILL do not generate receipts! I can get a receipt at the corner gas station store! Florida has NASA;THEY PUT THE LAND ROVER ON MARS but I can't get a receipt when I vote! I spent $1.00 in postage and dropped my ballot in the mail. Florida has a history of voter irregularities and I hope my vote is actually counted. I have NO WAY of knowing.

The entire voting process needs 2 be overhauled. In Europe, voters cast their votes using the telephone and the Internet! Voter participation is about 90%. Voting is a requirement and voters stay involved because the issues affect them directly.