With a major U.S. election coming up and all the events going on in this world Tape Op is urging people to vote. I emailed folks involved in the recording and music world about why people should vote and how it relates to our world. One thought I've had is that most of us are damn lucky to be able to focus on creating art and music as opposed to being in situations where we are struggling daily to get by, whether due to economics, wars or politics. Check out our last page, normally reserved for my End Rant Column, for some thoughts on the upcoming election.