A post about mail-only voting in Oregon on Ridenbaugh Press caught my attention today. Barrett Rainey (pictured) was writing about the ease of voting in Oregon. He said: "At our house, we voted this morning. As I write this, nearly all of you in other states have another 10 days or so before traipsing to the polls. For us, the campaign is over. It ended with the slight swishing sound of two Oregon vote-by-mail ballots sliding down the intake of the ballot collection box. No stamps. No extra envelopes. No mess. It’s a great feeling!" During a weekend visit to Amy Dearest and Okie Doke in Portland, Ore., last weekend, I watched my new son-in-law fill out his ballot. We had fun discussing the various issues and the Pacific Green Party of Portland. He wouldn't let me fill out the presidential race for him. I suspect he voted for President Obama. But he wouldn't confirm. After watching him check a voter's guide on candidate positions and initiatives, he'd vote. Then, he put his ballot in an envelope and put a stamp on it. No muss to fuss. I envied him.

Question: Should Idaho go to mail-in balloting?