I've made a point of riding to vote every time it was possible. I remember in November 2007 that we had a really hard time in South Bend. There were local elections, a snow storm and a funeral to make. I rode first to vote then off to the service for a Brother who would have done the same. Many of my Brothers and Sisters voted then got their bikes for the service. I've always seen both equally the same in importance. The statement of respect and acknowledgement for a fallen Brother and for an institution which insures our freedoms requires that we Ride To Vote!
   This year with a Presidential Election I would hope that everyone would have ridden to their voting places to cast their ballot. With Indiana being a "Battleground" this election I expected to see a long line when I arrived. Not so. Do to early voting, the lines were short (although I did have to actually wait this time). I spent some of the time tutoring a young voter on our scanning system. It might be fitting to mention that the absent tee ballots were far greater then I have ever seen before and the precinct officials were adding them into the scanner as quickly as possible (or it would be one long night ahead).
   Yes, I rode. I actually received many comments about the bike (all good). A Sheriff who had been checking ID's actually took time out to take a closer look at it. He made a remark about having ridden a 400cc Kawasaki years ago. It is good to see that even poll workers are interested in riding. I have been approached several times and been told that on Election Day many bikers remember to ride to vote, but forget to take a picture of their bike. That is a great start. I've always tried to get people to send me pictures for the site - so everyone will know, most importantly elected officials, that we do in-fact Ride And Vote.

In Brotherhood,
English Mike

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