I've been struggling with the Gore/Nader decision for weeks now--I really want to show support for the Green Party, with whom I'm registered, and help them get their percentage for funding. On the other hand, I really, really, REALLY don't want Bush to win. So, I've been stumped.

The good news is that my mother, who is *gasp* Republican, told me last night she was also considering voting for Nader (*double gasp!*) but on the opposite horn of the dilemma--she doesn't want Gore to win.

So, I proposed a solution that would benefit everyone. :D

If she and I both vote for Nader, we cancel each other out--she sacrifices one vote for Bush, I sacrifice one vote for Gore (whom I can't stand anyway, but think is a better alternative than Bush), and the Green Party gets two votes they might not otherwise have had. Plus, we'll probably be less likely to exchange heated words in our next discussion, depending on who actually wins the election ;)

My mom said she'd seriously consider it, and I think she will. I actually feel fortunate that this possibility is open to me--the possibility of voting my conscience without taking the chance that my vote will tip the scales for Bush.

Now I just have to hope she goes for it ;)

Molly