The sign at the door read, “No Campaigning Within 25 Feet Of This Point”. The bold red letters on white background signified the culmination of the 2008 Presidential Election.
At the Tuscaloosa County Courthouse Annex polling station the line had already reached the parking lot 20 minutes before the doors where set to open at 7:00 am. The crowd that stood in the chill air was visibly anxious to get things under way.
While waiting in line I took the time to speak to the gentleman behind me about his feelings on such a historic day. John Randle explained that this was the best turnout he had seen in 20 years of voting at the Annex.
“It says a lot about what is going on in this country and that no matter which way this election goes we will get behind whichever candidate is elected President,” stated Randle. With an election that has become heated at times and has always been close, Randle’s view of how the country should feel after its over is important.
As the lines of voters begin to file inside Randle’s words hang in my mind. This morning we make a choice as individuals, but soon we will find out who we will be united under our 44th President.
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