Native: I am getting the impression that HBOers tend to vote....not sure that means anything.

ThomG: Native, the folks who post here and blurk here are involved in this community and the communities in which they live, work and worship. That translates into voters. When you look at the turnout in our local elections I think you are seeing a trend that reflects many things, apathy, powerlessness, self-centeredness, a lack of roots in the community, just to name a few. it is the "central air conditioning/ big screen TV" syndrome. We have lost touch with are neighbors.

Chris Patterson: I agree with thomg! So the tough question ... How do we change this trend?

DFO: Reading and participating in HBO -- and telling your friends and family to do so, too -- is a good start. Seriously. Anecdotal evidence shows that individuals get engaged when they come here b/c we talk about local subjects and politics all. the. time.

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