Caucusing

Last night was the caucus. What a different scene than the primaries, where you vote just like in the November elections. The caucus for the Republicans here in town brought out around 1,000 people (about 1/10 of the population). I don't know how the Democrat's caucus went, but assume theirs was also well attended. Anyway, they switched venues because of anticipated crowds and there was still standing room only in the gym. We arrived on time but didn't get into the caucus site until about an hour and a half later, so we missed some of the speakers. I had a list of the 20 things I like about Fred Thompson ready to go just in case I would have to speak on his behalf, but thankfully they had someone ready to go. I guess this was the largest turn-out remembered, due in part I'm sure to the number of good candidates vying for office. I was struck with the beauty of the whole thing, as I had just earlier in the day been reading Voice of the Martyrs' stories of people who aren't even allowed to practice their own religious convictions without threat of persecution; forget the opportunity to voice their opinions about who should run their country next. We truly are blessed. Hope you have a great day!