Who Benefits? Not Me

At the top of Sunday afternoon's Facebook page was an inquiry about whether I was registered to vote.

I didn't respond. What benefit was there to answering?

I don't want to be shunted to a political discussion board. Discussing politics on social media is a time sink. We are asked to justify our positions to strangers who don't know or care about us. Negative emotions get stirred up. And if you do happen to discuss politics with friends, you can only lose them.

I don't want my virtual mailbox filled with more ads for various candidates and propositions, or worse, pleas for money.

By the way I am registered. I'll do my civic duty and vote, in person, on November 3rd.