tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post2149814852951453027..comments2023-06-18T06:35:42.729-04:00Comments on Christian Writer/Reader Connection: Parent and ChildSusan J. Reinhardthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-6018554640920689492012-10-08T20:36:04.380-04:002012-10-08T20:36:04.380-04:00Hi Jean -
With today's fast pace, can you eve...Hi Jean -<br /><br />With today's fast pace, can you even imagine people walking to the polls?<br /><br />It was a more family-oriented time. I miss those days. <br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-71101813756650456362012-10-08T18:36:04.623-04:002012-10-08T18:36:04.623-04:00I can't think of an election in which my paren...I can't think of an election in which my parents didn't vote. Like you, my parents and I walked together to the nearest school and I waited while they cast their votes. <br /><br />An excellent post, Susan. <br /><br />Blessings,<br />JeanJean Fischerhttp://inthecompostpile.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-38073091244791980832012-10-05T20:18:07.211-04:002012-10-05T20:18:07.211-04:00Hi Dena - I had the same experience, but it intens...Hi Dena - I had the same experience, but it intensified as I matured. <br /><br />Hi Carol - Many of us wonder how our vote matters, but it's imperative we let our voice be heard. If no one brings an opposing viewpoint, it will be assumed we all agree with the status quo.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-74985493826384281802012-10-05T18:14:06.009-04:002012-10-05T18:14:06.009-04:00I've always voted. I think it was my parents&#...I've always voted. I think it was my parents' example that influenced me, but I've just always assumed it's part of my responsibilities as a Canadian citizen. There are times when I feel that 'drop in the bucket' thing -- what difference am I making -- but then I remember that each of the thousands of votes that are cast began as one person making the effort to go to their polling station.Carol J. Garvinhttp://careann.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-6052515072655992612012-10-05T12:29:58.726-04:002012-10-05T12:29:58.726-04:00Susan, politics was a big part of the end-of-the-d...Susan, politics was a big part of the end-of-the-day's discussion when I was growing up. My parents firmly believed that our country would go one way or the other based on the choices we made at the poll.DenaNethertonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12247035834657508537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-28865155737110540532012-10-04T21:37:30.220-04:002012-10-04T21:37:30.220-04:00Hi Sarah - Many people have learned that when they...Hi Sarah - Many people have learned that when they band together they can accomplish great things. <br /><br />Hi Rhonda - I'm reminded of the Scripture that says faith without works is dead. <br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-52503243391680836942012-10-04T14:14:56.079-04:002012-10-04T14:14:56.079-04:00I vote now as an adult. I didn't use to, havin...I vote now as an adult. I didn't use to, having been raised in a religion that taught us we shouldn't.<br /><br />My father, who has different opinions on this than his fellow church members, came up with an excellent retort for those who don't vote, but say they will just pray about it. <br /><br />"The next time you have a frolic (this is like a barn raising, a community workday), I'll just stay home and pray about it."<br /><br />I think he's pretty smart. :)Rhonda Schrockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05512423397478708632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-65716585550678898742012-10-04T11:12:23.899-04:002012-10-04T11:12:23.899-04:00What a great example your parents set. It's tr...What a great example your parents set. It's true that we can feel powerless as one person, but a lot of "ones" add up to millions. :)Sarah Forgravehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09101753891967001104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-22781329570928703772012-10-04T09:16:27.667-04:002012-10-04T09:16:27.667-04:00Hi Lee,
All excellent points! As we've often ...Hi Lee,<br /><br />All excellent points! As we've often heard, freedom isn't free.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-27322644177099316472012-10-03T22:00:44.934-04:002012-10-03T22:00:44.934-04:00I think I was motivated originally by my first pay...I think I was motivated originally by my first paycheck and how much I got to keep from my labors. Then I was motivated by duty. Think I learned that from school. Now I vote in every election out of extreme gratitude for those who died for my right to vote. Lee Warrenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16017140298065755618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-1224758344073716172012-10-03T21:21:38.027-04:002012-10-03T21:21:38.027-04:00Hi Jen - I'm with you all the way!
Hi Loree -...Hi Jen - I'm with you all the way!<br /><br />Hi Loree - Our parents teach us many life skills, including good citizenship.<br /><br />Hi Dotti - I had no idea it was compulsory! Jurors are selected from the motor vehicle records here. <br /><br />We do have absentee ballots available, but people are not fined if they don't vote.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-41848123522709936222012-10-03T18:34:50.983-04:002012-10-03T18:34:50.983-04:00Great questions. In Australia it's compulsory ...Great questions. In Australia it's compulsory to vote. Everyone receives an enrollment form in the mail when they turn 18 and the electoral role is also the way jury members are invited for duty in our courts. <br />Fines are issued after voting day to those who do not turn up, and I've voted while on holiday or away from home. <br />Your parents shared a wonderful privilege with you, Susan. xxDorothyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13622521834128746217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-77436728843616373912012-10-03T17:21:32.733-04:002012-10-03T17:21:32.733-04:00I vote, and yes, I believe my parents have somethi...I vote, and yes, I believe my parents have something to do with it. They took pride as they exercised their right to vote. Loree Huebnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09845600356878587780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-32495826583528708752012-10-03T12:14:07.088-04:002012-10-03T12:14:07.088-04:00I ALWAYS vote, and I pray a lot. Especially this y...I ALWAYS vote, and I pray a lot. Especially this year. Jeanette Levelliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12898750484193832082noreply@blogger.com