The Next 24

We plan on staying home for the next 24 hours.

Schools are closed.

Businesses are closed.

Tomorrow is election day which brings a buzz of excitement around the country.

Here are the issues I am voting for:

1. SAFER DRIVING CONDITIONS

I will be SO happy when the elections are over so all the banners that are hanging in every intersection in town can come down! Driving is bad enough around here. It makes it even 'better' when you can't see around the round-about.

2. STRICTER ZONING LAWS

Instead of the annoying commercials we endure in the States during elections, each candidate here sets up a tent in any available empty lot that constituents can visit in the weeks leading up to the elections. It seems as the commercials in the States try to out do themselves, each tent tries to out do itself here. I drive by this one every morning and a little chuckle escapes my mouth each time. Yes, that is the King, the Crown Prince, and the candidate running for parliament. Larger than life (and palm trees for that matter)! 

3. HIGHER STANDARDS FOR NOISE POLLUTION

And I will be happy when the elections are over so the noise level in our neighborhood goes down. Each night the candidates speak/holler from their tents as constituents pass through to hear their views on all the issues. The national anthem plays in my mind even while I'm sleeping. That can not be healthy!

The Jordan Times recently ran a great article about the unique political situation here. Monarchy. Democracy. Tribalism. We are a three in one deal! And it will be interesting to see how it all plays out...from my window.