Yet another burden

The cost of ensuring that old people and Mexicans can't vote in Jackson County: $470,000.

Having a factor other than voter apathy and decisions handed down from Diebold influence local elections: Priceless.

Speaking of burdens (jokingly of course), I was proud of my Grandma recently when I took her to vote. I helped fill out her ballot and she told me "Make sure I vote for all the women and minorities." Surprisingly, she voted against extending the age limit for judges, "the old bastards need to retire" I think she said and she didn't vote for Wheeler who is close to her age: "I remember when he was mayor and I didn't like him then either." The multi-generational exercise in bigotry and insult humor was heartwarming, really.