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Editorials
The American way
We find it incredible that voter registration is moving at such a snail’s pace when so much is at stake come Nov. 5.
Voters in the Old Dominion will not only replace their most powerful elected official in the gubernatorial race, but also pick a lieutenant governor.
In addition, Virginians will name their choice for the most powerful law enforcement executive, the attorney general.
And that will be done in a 13-hour period in one day.
Yet, the reaction — the response — to such a weighty decision has been largely ignored.
Rappahannock Registrar Ruth B. Kilby estimates that only about two-thirds of the eligible population will be permitted to complete a ballot next month: The others have not completed a simple registration procedure necessary to carry out one of this nation’s most fought-for rights — the right to vote.
It is easy to complain, easy to whine about the quality of government enacting laws on our behalf. It is easy to arm-chair quarterback.
But there is only one day of the year when we can truly and directly affect a change in our government. And all that is needed to prepared for such a duty is to report to the registrar before Saturday afternoon.
If you have any questions about the registration process, call Ruth Kilby at 675-3739.
After all, it is better to ask a question now and vote Nov. 5, than to moan and groan later about the politician somebody else elected to power.
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