I just voted.  No lines, no waiting.  It was easy.

The voting choices were easy, too.  "No" on both constitutional amendments, the first of which (the charter school amendment) is beyond dishonest—it's destructive.

Only one question loomed.  The only candidate listed for Congress is Paul Broun, the incumbent.  Because Congressman Broun's views on science make a mockery of Congress (among other things), I intended simply to leave that race blank and not vote.

But then I thought a second.  There is one person I know who I'd especially like to see in Congress:  She is smart, caring, fair-minded. She has been a hospice volunteer for more than 30 years and is the care coordinator for her church.  She formerly taught special education classes in public school and is a published and accomplished short story writer.

Who is this?  Susan Ponsoldt, whom I have known for more than 50 years.

My write-in choice for Congress is Susan Ponsoldt, and casting a write in vote is very easy, which I had not realized.  I just clicked the "write in" choice and, when a keyboard then appeared on the screen, spelled out the name.  It was an exhilarating experience.

So, pass the word.  Write in Susan Ponsoldt for Congress.  You'll feel better for it.  But don't tell Susan. She doesn't know what I'm trying to do to her.

Jim Ponsoldt

Athens