Twas not a purdy site with all those prominently-displayed "ya'll-don't-need-no-proof-that-you're-from-this-planet" signs ... especially when the guys wearing Korean Vet hats (amongst others) came up to the table and had to "say their piece/peace."
It's wrong, plain and simple. I couldn't debate and/or encourage ... it was not my position. Also on that day, the local paper featured a political humorist's column which, in part, made reference to the idiocy of poll workers ... volunteers.
I was LUCKY to have as my bilingual contingent a couple of college students, AS my ORIGINAL "bilinguals" spoke little (NO) English beyond "yes" and "no." When I reported it beforehand, I was told it was the result of an "outreach" effort(!) ... FROM WHERE (?) ... OAXACA!!??
I've received my notice, recently, inquiring as to my willingness and/or ability to participate once again. I'm marginally ashamed that I hesitated. OF COURSE, I'll participate! Most likely not as precinct inspector though. :)
This is my personal call to all hesitant prospective FR poll workers. It's a full-on education! DO IT!
Thank you so much for illustrating what's going on and forging ahead despite their obvious attempts at corruption. I'm really ticked to hear that they attempt to drag decorated veterans into their scamming (as if they automatically assume you to be senile). Bless you and thank you again for our service past and present.