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The constitutional amendments before the voters — particularly the two pertaining to pledge bond financing of state transportation projects — represent a significant shift from the traditional system of financing in Virginia. A lot of time, effort and money has been spent by activists on all sides of these important issues. But regardless of the campaign rhetoric and predictions, the final choice still rests with the voters of the Commonwealth. They will make their decision by participating in the only poll that counts — next Tuesday’s election. We urge our readers to carefully consider their vote. As has become something of a tradition, we offer the following examples of the importance of voter participation in democratic elections. It was orginally sent to Ann Landers by an election judge in Missouri, who had copied it from his judge’s manual. In 1645, one vote gave Oliver Cromwell control of England. In 1649, one vote caused Charles I of England to be executed. In 1776, one vote gave America the English language — instead of German. In 1845, one vote brought Texas into the Union. In 1868, one vote saved President Andrew Johnson from impeachment. In 1876, one vote gave Rutherford B. Hayes the presidency of the United States. In 1923, one vote gave Adolph Hitler leadership of the Nazi Party in Germany. In 1941, one vote saved the Selective Service from abolition —just weeks before Pearl Harbor. We urge our readers — and our fellow voters — to go to the polls on Tuesday. The choice — and the decision — is yours. Exercise your right to vote.
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