government mixing with religion in Walton County

[scooterbug44]

Good News is not the first church polling place here- we voted at Christian International last November.

And I believe had a lengthy thread devoted to the topic of voting in churches then too!

I personally have a BIG problem with voting in a church, especially when there is already so much involvement of religious leaders and churches in politics. I know the reality of ADA rules and not wanting strangers on school property, but that doesn't mean I have to like it (which is why I voted early at the annex instead of at a church).

 

[Smiling JOe]

SJ, have you seen the South Walton Community Center lately?

Can you think of a better place to put the precinct, considering parking, bathroom facilities, etc?

If we had a suitable facility, not located in a school or church, I'm sure that is where it would be. But for the life of me, I can't think of one (but you can always vote early at the Annex )

Community Center in South Walton? I am glad we are practical, and that we have many places to vote, making it easy for all. More people are likely to vote if it is easy to do. We are fortunate that we, in Walton County, have several choices of voting methods, ie- numerous voting stations, early voting, absentee voting. I would not want to make voting costs more by building neutral voting buildings. My only point in bringing up the voting in a Church, is that I am surprised it is has not drawn the attention of the people who object to a Christmas Tree on the lawn of a County office.

 

[Smiling JOe]

Just for the record I know a very nice Jewish lady that attends Good News on a regular basis.

On that note, why not have polling places in bars? I bet the voter turn out would be a lot higher. I guarantee you can find a bar in ever precinct.

Steeleing1, I believe that the Walton County Board of Commissioners and the Planning Commission, also begin with a prayer before the Pledge of Allegiance. Congress, State and Federal levels, also begin with a prayer. No big deal, because "God" by definition is the Supreme Being, so religion is like school buses of sorts, which many people ride to connect with the same "Supreme Being" (God). Even though religions vary, from their thoughts of "God," by definition, there can be only one God.

gayboi, I love the idea, but I believe that by law, the bars would have to stop serving alcohol prior to and during the voting, and I cannot think of any bar patron who would want that to happen.

 

[scooterbug44]

I believe that if it did draw their attention, they would be told "okay, find another local building that meets occupancy and ADA and isn't a school and call us back."

 

[Smiling JOe]

I believe that if it did draw their attention, they would be told "okay, find another local building that meets occupancy and ADA and isn't a school and call us back."

I shudder with the thought of voting under a big voting tent during extreme weather.