Today, the State Board of Elections voted to:
ban clothing and hats as well as buttons and other paraphernalia that directly advocate the election or defeat of a specific candidate or issue.
Ah, Virginia. Are you really the place that produced Thomas Jefferson?
Update: Got this in the mail just now. No, it is not a joke.
We are seeking old shirts to donate to the Voter Registrar for use on Election Day. Many enthusiastic voters are not aware of the “law†against wearing political messages into the polling area.  In the past, many of these voters have been told to leave until they can change their clothes.   But there is an alternative! The Registrar has agreed to accept our donations of extra shirts to give to voters to “cover up†while they vote.   So we need 51 shirts!  Please look in your closest and see if you can donate a few shirts for this effort! In particular, we’re looking for:
– Large or extra-large
-Â Short sleeve
– Button down AND
– Clean (but old and worn is fine)If you have such shirts you can permanently donate to this effort, please e-mail me at XXXXXXXX and I will work with you to arrange drop-off at a suitable location.
I am simultaneously impressed (by the quick reaction and flexiblity) and horrified (that it is even necessary).
(It occurs to me that a donation of 51 burkhas may be appropriate.)
Peej
Do the burkhas need to be L or Xl or do you think XS/S will do?
MB
Depends where they’re made, I think.
unacoder
i think it’s a great law. i’m personally susceptible to cute puppies and bunnies. if any devious soul were to show up with such a shirt, my will would not be my own.