Today marks two weeks to the 2008 general election here in the United States.  It is also the day I sent my ballot in the mail stating my preferences in the national, state and local election.  Here in Colorado the ballot is quite long with 16 choices for President which includes some parties I have never even heard off prior to looking at the ballot this year.  In addition to the presidential choice there is the US senator and representative, state senator and representative, as well as other local offices. There are also 13 amendments on the ballot, 5 referendums, and 1 referred issue.  Lastly throw in the 23 judges across four levels to determine if they should be retained and you have quite a long ballot.

I normally request a mail in ballot as it became habit when on the road, but with the length of the ballot this year it just makes sense.  Now with my choices made for the 2008 election, I just wish there was a way to turn off the radio and television advertisements, phone calls and direct mail pieces which will continue to find their way into my life for 14 more days.