On Election Day in Weakley County, 54 percent of registered voters turned out so their opinion on our local, state and national government could be heard. However, we heard many complaints about the poll at First United Methodist Church.

The Pacer heard it began with letters sent to voters that the First United Methodist Church would be open at 8:00 a.m. for voters, but as many people found out, the church opened an hour later at 9 a.m. Also, many people complained of there not being any signs to let people know what part of the church to voted at or even if the church was open. If Martin is going to make a building on an obscure street a poll, they should make sure that there are enough signs.

We also find that voting in a church on Amendment One, the amendment to insert a clause in the state’s constitution identifying marriage as a union between one man and one woman, very contradictory; it borders on violating the separation of church and state. Amendment One was such a heated debate in religious sects that it seems wrong to vote for the amendment in a religious building.

We call for a change in venue. Why isn’t the election poll for students and faculty on campus? It seems the most logical place. Many students and faculty don’t have time during their day between classes and work to leave campus. Also, if the poll was on campus, it would be even more accessible to students, and maybe more students would vote.

We’re happy that 54 percent of Weakley County voted, but we hope the figure is higher on the next Election Day.