Having grown up in NYC and now having lived several elsewheres i can say with certainty that mail in ballots are the mark of a civilized society. Not only did I get to vote while sitting in my house with a cup of coffee and all the info around me I needed to make informed choices… I was also able to make sure my ballot got counted. http://jeffco.us/elections/elections_T101_R33.htm
"Your ballot was sent on: 10/17/2012
Your ballot was received and processed on: 10/25/2012"

Waiting on long lines with dubious political manoeuvrings swirling around to prevent/spur along the voters whatever party in play there wants…nope…not good enough. White voter, black voter, poor hood, rich hood, folks wearing the specail undies….your mail in ballot all looks the same. if your county does not have this option yell loudly.