Democracy Is Not a Buffet

Right now, somewhere in America, a ballot is longer than our menu.

One hundred and forty-five questions, thirty-nine states, one pencil.

Wen: Question one... question two... Excuse me. Do you have this in a smaller size?

Bonds. Taxes. State constitutions. Every question, yes or no.

And the line behind you is watching.

Brian: I said yes to everything. Like at a buffet.

Wen: You said yes to the new tax. And yes to banning the new tax.

Brian: So it cancels out. Very balanced.

Aisha: Child. A ballot is a menu. You choose. Democracy is not a buffet.

Brian: Let me see the dessert menu!

Wen: Anyway, you will say yes to all of them.