Kelvin Pritchett, Detroit Lions Defensive Tackle, did exactly that on Tuesday, Nov 2.
Pritchett did not receive his absentee ballot from Florida in time to vote. So he spent +$1,000 to fly out Monday evening from Detroit to Florida, voted and returned in time for Wednesdays practice.
On Monday night, he flew to Florida, rented a car and stayed at a hotel. Tuesday morning, he got up, found his polling place and cast his ballot. Tuesday afternoon, he flew back to Detroit.
Associated Press
Nov. 5, 2004 12:00 AM
Was voting the only reason for the trip?
"Only reason," Pritchett told the Detroit Free Press. "Went to vote and came right back. It was really special, because a lot of people have sacrificed their lives and gone to the extreme so that I would have the right to vote."
Yeah, I like this guy!! Thanks Kelvin, for the example that you showed. We need more just like you!
LINKS:
Arizona Republic
Indianapolis Star
SI.com - Peter King
They said nothing about this on any of the Detroit News stations. This is the first I've heard of it.
Posted by: Machelle at November 6, 2004 08:36 PMI thought of you immediately.
Posted by: Tammi at November 6, 2004 08:45 PM