Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Hannan / Presidential Politics The Real Reason to Vote: Freebies
Posted by Caleb Hannan on Tue, Nov 4, 2008 at 2:27 PM
Democracy never tasted so sweet.
It's official: Every American with a broadband connection has received this video. Why? Because the smug self-satisfaction that comes with casting a ballot is best shared with friends. Also, guilt trips work.
But shaming is far from the most effective form of coercion. Witness the free giveaway.
With only a simple sticker as proof, you, the Nashville voter who cares enough to wait in line for an hour, can now get free stuff.
Here's the list so far:
Ben & Jerry's: Free scoop from 5-8 PM
Krispy Kreme: Free "Patriotic" donut
Starbucks: Free small coffee
Chic-fil-A: Free...something. Each store is individually owned and operated, so while some may give you a small Coke, others might offer a whole sandwich. Either way, Chic-fil-a does seem to think their freebies are the only ones you should get today; they make you hand in your "I Voted" sticker.
If you know of any other giveaways or have had problems with the ones above, leave 'em in the comments below.
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