Television and the Internet are making it easier than ever to follow the candidates, review the voting records of those who are or have been in office, observe debates, and more.

If getting out to vote is a problem, don't forget about absentee ballots. Absentee voting isn't restricted to people who are away from home during elections. You can use absentee voting for any reason that keeps you away from the polls.

The financial costs of depression result in higher human costs. Please keep this in mind, find out where the candidates stand, then vote in both the primary and general elections. If we are apathetic and don't vote, those who are elected have less motivation to take action. Don't let the people be ignored in our goverment "of the people, by the people, and for the people."