Everyone's getting into the game...I just received an e-mail from Cafe Press re: voting

[Atman]

I pointed this out in a largely-ignored post the other day. Now that Cafe Press reminded me about it, it bears repeating...


"Quick “public service” note from CafePress letting you know that come Election Day, in some states, it’s prohibited to wear political gear at the voting booth (seriously). In fact, donning political attire may result in your being turned away -- and in some cases, your arrest.

By definition, displaying political messages on T-Shirts, buttons and such is considered “Electioneering” (defined as, To work actively for a political party). To prevent voter intimidation, electioneering is not allowed near some state’s voting booths. Be sure to look into restrictions in your neck of the woods. To get you started here are a few recent articles discussing electioneering:

Issue of what not to wear emerges as voters go to polls
http://www.firstamendmentcenter.org/news.aspx?id=20789

County won’t allow “passive electioneering”
http://www.ncnewsonline.com/local/local_story_261100909.html

We’ve also posted a CafePress-style Public Service Announcement (wink wink) on our blog, outlining the issue. You can watch it here: http://blog.cafepress.com/?p=1643

So feel free to speak your mind with political gear from CafePress, but be careful what you wear to the polls on Election Day."

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[OwnedByFerrets]

1. Good on Cafe Press!!

[Atman]

2. Self kicking

Too bad this sunk...it's good information. I've read a lot of posts from DUers who intend to wear shirts or buttons or hats to their polling place. It would SUCK big-time to wait in line for four, five, six hours only to be told you can't vote because of your stupid t-shirt. Wear solid blue if you wish to send a message, but don't risk your vote!

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