Only one other candidate had yard signs around the Republican polling place. These yard signs were for a Democratic candidate for some judicial position. When I saw these signs, I thought to myself, 'Why would someone put up Democratic signs around the Republican polling place? Wouldn't these signs be better served around the Democratic polling place, which is in a different location?'
Whatever. Maybe that's just me and my line of thinking.
So, I put up 3 Jim Leitner for Harris County District Attorney signs around the Republican polling place. I thought that was appropriate because Mr. Leitner is a Republican candidate. But, what do I know? This is the first primary that I plan to vote in, so I'm fairly new to the whole primary process.
Good luck, Mr. Leitner!
And I hope Texas voters take the opportunity to vote in the primary tomorrow, no matter which party they decide to vote in. It's important for all registered voters to do their civic duty. How many people have died to protect our right to vote? How many people would give anything to vote in our country? How many people take this right for granted?
I am reminded of the opening of the movie, The Boondock Saints. The monsignor says:
Now, we must all fear evil men. But there is another kind of evil which we
must fear most, and that is the indifference of good men.
Dare to take an interest. Dare to make a difference. Dare to look beyond yourself.
On the way home tonight, I was driving down I-10. I noticed that the cars in front of me were slowing down suddenly, so I slowed down, also. When I got to the Shepherd exit, I saw that there had been a bad car accident. One care was stopped in the fartest left lane. A small car was parked at an angle in the 2nd lane to the right with its front smashed. I saw someone kneeling outside the driver door of the small car. I also saw what looked like gasoline on the ground under the small car. There was debris on the farthest right lane from what I assume had resulted from the accident. There was bad lighting in this area, and several cars were looking to have difficulty passing the accident scene. I drove to the right and used the exit ramp. Then, I called 911 to make sure that someone had reported the accident. I connected with the ambulance people and asked if the accident had been reported. When they said no, I gave them as many details as I could about the accident location and scene. I did not want to drive away and not make sure that these people got the medical attention that they apparently needed. I hope the ambulance went to the location and was able to help. I did not want to be indifferent.
The scene did scare me because the small car did look like it was leaking gas. When I see an accident, it reminds me of what a terrible driver I am. It reminds me that something like that can happen to me if I am not careful or do not pay attention. I just hope I was able to help those people in my own small way. I pray that they are alright. I gave the ambulance dispatcher my name and cell phone number, and no one has called me back regarding the accident. I am not sure if that is a good sign or a bad sign.
Tonight is too cold and windy to be involved in an accident.
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