Election Reform

They'll still look at you funny, though- the registration office I went to said, "Don't you want to register as a Republican? You can't vote in their primaries if you don't..."

Otherwise I'd say enjoy the good stuff here and learn not to step in the bear traps. There are a bunch of liberal people here with fun/funny/bizarre hobbies as well as various museums, natural areas and and good food. On the down side, this is a pretty open theocracy, and there are isolated areas you don't want to find yourself at unless you want to end up tied to a stake.

Oh, and be sure to vote, but as you said we have diebold machines...and it wouldn't matter anyway. This is one of 2 states where Bush's disapproval rating never went below 50%. Fight for the local politics and don't use labels- I've gotten very far arguing things in the form of economics and people's needs, while my friends in the Dem party turn brains off just by saying their affiliation here.

Oh, and welcome to DU as well- I hope you enjoy your stay.