As the primary arrived in Georgia today, I realized what an antiquated and stupid procedure we have for voting. I went to a precinct further away from my home than the downtown precinct in order to cast a ballot with two offices up for grabs. Seems like small potatoes.
But then I realized that this ballot was extremely important. Both Republicans and Democrats nominated people to certify that elections were free and fair, among other things. And, in a largely agricultural area, we voted for the person who will set farm policiies and ensure that gasoline is fairly regulated and dispensed at the pumps.
The decisions we make as Christians at the computer terminal (ballot box) should uphold the wisdom of God, the justice shown in our love for humanity, and the mercy that has been extended to us as Christians. In order to be good Christians, we must also be good citizens, voting to ensure that the laws and policies of the state of Georgia are fair, free, and with our consent.
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