Melanie StefanFeb 12, 2023
US friends, take note. I went to vote in Berlin today and this was the line in front of the polling station. “But wait! There is no line!” Indeed. There is no line because there need not be one. Because it’s about how polling is organised. If you are standing in a line for hours in order to exercise your democratic rights, it’s because someone wants you to.#polling #democracy #righttovote
Show threadStacy
@melanieistefan I used to vote in the nice, big firehouse right across the street. My district was redrawn a few years ago, and I now vote in a tiny little building with only enough parking for 10 people at a time. I wait to find a spot to park, then I wait in a line that winds around the building. Takes about three hours for Presidential elections and about two hours for midterms.
Feb 12, 2023 at 5:17pmWeb
Show threaddragonfrogFeb 12, 2023
@dancinyogi @melanieistefan In Canada I've never had a polling place I'd even consider driving to. I'm sure it would be different living in the countryside, but in cities there are enough of them that if you're able bodied it's quicker and simpler to just walk over. Saves the parking for folks with disabilities.
Show threadStacyFeb 12, 2023
@dragonfrog @melanieistefan I live in a more rural area so unfortunately, I have to drive.
Show threaddragonfrogFeb 12, 2023

@dancinyogi @melanieistefan That makes sense.

From picturing what people are describing about long queues to vote, it seems that would have to mean there are few polling places - to the point where lots of folks' nearest polling place would be outside an easy walking distance even in a city.