For those of you who do not live in the US, (and I think it is SO cool that my writing is being read by people all over the world…Go Internet!!) You should know that in the USA, the first Tuesday in November is the General Election. Since I am a big believer in the right and privilege of voting….here is a little something for that November Holiday.

Disclaimer: Can I vote to make them mine?

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NOVEMBER- A Basic Right

"What's with the sticker?" Rigsby asked with a smirk.

Cho had forgotten about it. He looked down and allowed a small smile. "Yeah, some school kids were outside the polling place and put them on you as you left. I think it was a civics project"

It was pretty incongruous to see the very sedate Cho sporting a 2 inch round yellow sticker that read "I VOTED! What about YOU?" He pulled it off and tossed it out. He was slightly annoyed that he had stopped for coffee wearing that fool thing. He hated to look silly.

"I voted and they didn't give out anything. But the line was a bitch. I thought I was going to be late. I hate voting at night, though, it gets too crowded" Rigsby looked annoyed, but that was only because he didn't have time to stop for a Danish on the way in.

"I can't believe you are all naïve enough to vote. It's such a game" Not surprisingly, Jane was the dissenter. As Van Pelt walked in, he asserted, "I am sure our Van Pelt did her civic duty like a good little droid"

Van Pelt rolled her eyes. She had learned not to let Jane bait her. "Yes, I voted. When you consider it's a right privilege we take away from convicted felons, I think it's important."

"Absolute power corrupts absolutely"

Despite her best efforts, she got pulled in by Jane.

"Considering your wealth, I am surprised at you. These are the people who spend the tax money we hand over. You bet I vote. You probably pay more in taxes than I make. Don't you want to decide who spends that money? I know, all politicians are charlatans and cheats. Really, how obvious can you get?"

"My dad's job was frequently controlled by elected members of a school board. I saw first hand what a difference a few votes made in my life. You better believe I paid attention and still do. I think anyone who ignores this privilege and right should have it taken away. You don't vote for 5 years, you lose that right for 5 years. Maybe if you can't have the right you would appreciate it. People died defending that right."

Her defense of the democratic process surprised them all. Rigsby was suddenly very glad he had voted and wondered if he could fish Cho's sticker out of the trash to wear.

Just then, Lisbon came out of her office. "What have you got Van Pelt all worked up about?"

"Voting"

"Voting?"

"Why would she be….oh don't tell me, you don't vote. You are an idiot. Don't you know that right gets taken from the very felons we lock up?"

Against the solid wall of agents nodding in agreement, Jane decided to back down. Maybe he should vote. He suddenly realized that when he killed Red John, it might not be an option for him.

"I'll be back in a little while"

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Yeah, this was a little reminder to those who live in the US…GO VOTE!!!

Another November holiday on the way……reviews make my delicate little fingers go faster!!