It just occurred to me that primaries could be more important than the final election.
Not just locally - with the auditor/treasurerÕs office having seven candidates - but in state offices. Primaries are important, because in theory, the best people make it through to the final election.
I consider primaries to be like weeding a garden before the harvest, if you know what I mean.
A very important race takes place this year in the office of Rock County Auditor/Treasurer.
Not being from here, I won't vote based on personality or family history - and even if I knew that about the candidates, I wouldn't form a decision on those factors anyway.
I don't think church affiliation matters, and I wonÕt count candidates' children or volunteer activities when I make my vote.
This is a position that manages county finances, investments, tax collections, elections and a host of other important duties that voters need to take seriously.
Good luck at the polls, and may the best woman win.
I honk for anonymity, not bumper stickers
A few weeks ago, I pondered the use of bumper stickers to proclaim car drivers' theories on life.
I've gotten a few comments since then and found a list of interesting bumper stickers that are clever ... but I still wouldn't put them on my car.
If You Drink Don't Park, Accidents Cause People
If At First You Don't Succeed ... Blame Someone Else And Seek Counseling
If You Can Read This, I've Lost My Trailer
Horn Broken ... Watch For Finger.
You're Just Jealous Because The Voices Are Talking To Me
The Earth Is Full - Go Home
I Have The Body Of A God ... Buddha.
This Would Be Really Funny If It Weren't Happening To Me
So Many Pedestrians - So Little Time
Cleverly Disguised As A Responsible Adult
The Face Is Familiar But I Can't Quite Remember My Name
Eat Right, Exercise, Die Anyway
Honk If Anything Falls Off
Cover Me, I'm Changing Lanes
He Who Hesitates Is Not Only Lost But Miles From The Next Exit
I Refuse To Have A Battle Of Wits With An Unarmed Person
You! Out Of The Gene Pool!
Where Are We Going And Why Am I In This Handbasket?
Heart Attacks ... God's Revenge For Eating His Animal Friends
How Many Roads Must A Man Travel Down Before He Admits He is lost?
Money Isn't Everything, But It Sure Keeps The Kids In Touch
My Hockey Mom Can Beat Up Your Soccer Mom
All Men Are Animals, Some Just Make Better Pets
Your kid may be an Honor Roll student but you're still a moron