Traffic Deaths Rise On Election Day

American Voices

October 2, 2008 | ISSUE 44•40

Researchers noticed an 18 percent spike in traffic fatalities on days a presidential election was held. What do you think?

As county chairman of the Republican Party, I'm naturally concerned about this disturbing trend, and would like to urge all eligible voters to consider staying home to vote on Nov. 4.

Boris Will
Republican Party Chairman
Well, this is bound to happen when you get 2 percent of Americans out on the road on the same day.

Simon Doone
Cafeteria Worker
At least those people participated in the democratic process and didn't die in vain. Oh, unless they were on their way to the polls, in which case never mind.

Hil Forrest
Swimming Instructor

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