The pages of history books are filled with tragedy and triumph. The events chronicled this past week reflect an unfathomable tragedy offset by brief moments of triumph as America struggles to emerge from one of its darkest hours.
As evidenced by the long lines at blood banks, Americans are anxious to do whatever they can to help our country during this crisis. Flags in every size and shape imaginable have appeared everywhere as a visible symbol of our unity.
Tomorrow marks yet another opportunity for citizens of our state to step up and exercise an important freedom — one guaranteed under the Bill of Rights — the right to vote.
Last Tuesday, when tragedy struck, a primary election was underway and polling places in New York City had already been open for hours. Appropriately, officials quickly moved to halt voting. The details of how and when voting will resume are still undecided, although a conscious decision was made to avoid tomorrow’s Jewish holiday, Rosh Hashanah, celebrating the Jewish new year.
It’s uncertain when New Yorkers will be able to return to the polls to exercise their rights under a democracy. That makes it all the more important for citizens of this state to step up and honor our state and theirs by doing what they can’t do right now.
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