Reflection of a First Time Voter

For so many years, Maggie had never had the urge to vote, but the 2016 Presidential elections changed her lackadasical attitude about the importance of voting. This 2016 election was too serious for her not to participate in choosing a presidential candidate. However, prior to going to the polls for the first time, she wanted to be an educated voter by becoming familiar with unfamiliar selections on the ballot. Some choices were obvious but selecting other candidates such as the state's Supreme Court and Circuit Court judges meant that she would have to obtain information on them. So, on the morning of early voting, she was prepared to make selections. She arrived at the location to an exciting atmosphere as crowds of people representing a diverse population of voters were already there. She also noticed the sounds of supporters shouting the names of candidates or passing out voter's guides. Looking at one of the voter's guide, however, Maggie noticed that it showed support for certain judicial candidates; however research indicated that these candidates swayed instead towards the opposing politican party. Such example indicated the importance for voters not to rely on these political guides but to take the time to educate themselves instead. Nevertheless, Maggie joined the queue, went through the voting process inside the building, and left with the "I Voted" sticker. Her first time voting was a satisfying experience that she will not take for granted in the future.

EEOC Miami's Office Unacceptable Case Backlog

UPDATE (11/5/2016) - 1 1/2 years and no response from EEOC from Miami office
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(1st posted - 7/20/2016)
It was always thought that no government agency in the world could ever compare to the unacceptable and lackadaisical government services in one developing country I often visit. However, this thought stands corrected when dealing with the Equal Employment Opportunity Office in Miami (EEOC). The EEOC Miami office's backlog extends well over one year from the date a complaint was filed. Yes, that is correct! Do not expect to get any response from the Miami office anytime earlier than one year! Never mind calling the office since the phone rings and transfers to a full mail box of, it is guaranteed, dissatisfied claimants who may be wondering why it is taking this Federal office so long to address his/her case. In fact, after the year, a claimant's case is not even assigned to representative's attention. Hopefully, this practice does not extend to EEOC offices in other cities throughout the United States. Nevertheless, one suggestion that could address the Miami office's great backlog is to stop leasing office space in the highly priced, striking, landmark skyscraper that overlooks the financial and business district downtown. Instead, it may be more cost effective to move to less expensive office accommodations. A huge cut in real estate office expenses could allow money to be available and spent more wisely in hiring additional EEOC staff so that complainants may get their cases resolved before an accused leaves a company, retires, or the company closes down.