Restrictions While Voting
If you go to vote in Tennessee, you cannot wear anything with campaign slogans, logos, or names on it. This includes shirts, hats, buttons, stickers, jackets, or anything else with a political agenda. In fact, there are posted rules that say you can’t even talk about politics while waiting in line. Other states are enforcing similar restrictions.
Some voters are angry about this, saying this violates their rights. But personally, I think it’s a very good rule. When Rodney and I went to vote today, it was a peaceful experience. Every one in line was very quiet and respectful of each other. There was no controversy, no agendas. I really appreciated it.
I lived in North Carolina when I voted in 2004. I remember waiting in line and actually having local politicians come up to me and try to get me to vote for them. It was so offensive and invasive. I felt uncomfortable as they went to each person down the line and tried to carry on a conversation. Can’t I just vote in peace?
So when it comes to restrictions like this, I think it’s a good thing. As long as it’s enforced across the board, of course. It wouldn’t be fair if McCain supporters got away with it but Obama supporters didn’t, or vice versa. But as long as everyone is treated fairly, I think it’s a very good thing to keep a calm and neutral environment at the voting booth.
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