Comments on: SW Boiseans Sent Out Of Town To Vote

By: brat1

brat1 — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 02:19:36 +0000

I wonder if they are going to notify the voters in these two precincts of the changed polling place? Or will they just have to learn of the change the hard way?

By: Zippo

Zippo — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 16:09:21 +0000

Election? When? What election?

By: Darla

Darla — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 04:32:27 +0000

Lucas, Children are the future and ultimatley their safety comes first!

Seeing civic duty first hand is great so long as it does not jeopordize a childs safety. Maple Grove School is not a safe set-up for a polling location. Perhaps you need to make a logical suggestion to the city for an alternate location since Maple Grove School will not be a polling location and since you do not like the District Service Center? What do you think would be better? Do you have any ideas? I think the DSC is a great idea already.

Let’s talk solutions instead of always criticizing.

By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 13:55:09 +0000

I agree that it is good for children to be intimately familiar with the democratic process. But allowing the public free access to school facilities is not safe. At our old polling place voters entered the same doors as swarms of junior high students. A student could easily be whisked away, though it statistically more likely that a student would knock over one of the senior voters trying to navigate the crowded halls.

Continuing, meaningful education on the role and responsibilities of citizenship would be a better approach. But since some parents pitch a fit about a Presidential address to students, I’m guessing that’s not going to happen soon in Idaho. Oh, and I forgot that I was turned commie when I participated in the Presidential fitness challenge as a child. No wonder I have these crazy ideas.

By: Mr. Watcher

Mr. Watcher — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 14:35:48 +0000

As far as using city services and not paying for them. That is totally incorrect. Fact of the matter is when we were not in the city (which I moved to, to get away from the city, so much for that) we paid the full price to get on the sewer system. The county took bids and got us the best deal that they could. But there were no discounts or special deals, just the best price for the work done. We also pay bills for that service so nothing is giving to us in this district for free.
As far as saying that I should move to CA or what have you. Please go post your juvenile insults over at the Statesmen’s web site because thats the demeanor over there which should suit you excellently.

By: Casual Observer

Casual Observer — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 14:26:25 +0000

BG needs to take a chill pill.

A couple of blocks is not the end of the world. It is not like they moved the poll to Caldwell or something.

By: Idaho Mom

Idaho Mom — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 23:19:41 +0000

I am with Darla and Elizabeth. I think that one of them should have declared as a candidate! Maybe they should be a write-in candidate.

Elections are hard work and I applaud those involved in the process.

By: Lucas Baumbach

Lucas Baumbach — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 18:38:06 +0000

Darla: If you ask me, I think young people are the immediate future. That’s why I think it is a good idea to currently have polling places at 35 local schools, because that gives children the opportunity to see civic duty in action. Wherever the polls are, they should be legally chosen, inside city limits, convenient to voters, and non-discriminatory.

By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 14:16:57 +0000

Have any of you ever served as a poll worker? Do you have any idea how difficult it is to find acceptable, accessible polling places that can be available from 6am to 10pm? And as Darla stated, voting at schools raises legitimate concerns for student safety and access.

Go sign up to be a poll worker and then come tell me what a crappy job the county does, or even, —get this—, participate in the election process and perhaps contribute ideas, not just criticism. Those of you that have only been candidates (some) or voters (most) really have very little understanding of how the elections process works. It rolls along even when you’re not paying attention in between elections (or even when YOU are not a candidate). Certainly nothing is perfect, but then we don’t want to pay for facilities or support for anything as wasteful as an ELECTION! I’m amazed that the elections run as smoothly as they do, but it’s only because some people are willing to work at least as much as they complain.

By: Darla

Darla — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 22:42:52 +0000

Lucas,

I happen to know that Maple Grove Elementary School is not willing to be a polling location any longer even though it was used by Ada County at the last election. What should the City do – force them to be a polling place against their will.

This is not a safe location for the children attending that school and the congestion that it caused. Do you not care about the children in this community? As a parent I am flabbergasted.