Besides bellyaching, what can the average Joe do? (Score 1)

So short of complaining to slashdot how much I can't believe McCain was elected president by 100% of Americans how can the average Joe get this fixed? I'd say a great first couple of steps is to 1. Call or go down to your Town Hall and make 100% sure you are eligible and registered to vote. After hearing so many stories about Republican volunteers independently challenging voters as they reach the poll you really can't be too sure. Make sure you are all set for the election, and better yet, bring proof with you to the poll. 2. While you are on the phone with your town hall / election office why not find out if they are using electronic machines and see if they are actually being verified. Remember, this is Your election. You want your vote to count, so let them know how important it is to you. Ask questions, be informed, challenge flakey answers. 3. We've all heard of jerks on voting day saying you Need to show ID to vote or the like. You Should Not have to bring ID (maybe in some states) but .... you have to ask yourself, do you want to vote or cause a scene. Usually they are mutually exclusive as some people have found out (being arrested). Why not have your election office / official in your cell's contact list for the day. It's a quick thing to step outside and make sure the right people are told that the few are doing illegal things and or hurting the voting process in your precinct. Worst comes to worst, you can show some ID and get your vote in. Fix the mistakes when you aren't on a deadline (to vote). 4. Oh, and make sure you know what the extra ballot questions are. I personally know people that have gone and voted on the extra questions not really know anything about them. :P By being a smarter voter maybe crap like this will stop. -Peace!