Featherman: A prolonged SEPTA strike could impact elections

Unpatriotic. That's what SEPTA workers would be if they decided to strike and it carries through to Election Day.

It wouldn't be the first time.  SEPTA workers struck during the general election in 2009 – a day the Philadelphia Inquirer reported went from "bad to worse."

Just a reminder to SEPTA workers: You're Americans first. You simply don't do this to voters on Election Day, especially one where every vote counts. You don't treat yourself at the expense of everyone else. You be a good citizen first.

Or have we forgotten the Golden Rule?

A SEPTA strike will affect working people the most by making it difficult to get to the polls. Since we don't have early voting in Pennsylvania, Philadelphians have one day to vote.

And the fact is that working class people already have a harder time getting to the polls. Many either are en route before polls open or work until 5 p.m. or 6 p.m. If they don't have public transportation, some might find it hard, or impossible, to get to their polling places before the 8 p.m. deadline.

These are folks that can't afford Uber, Lyft and taxis. They will be hard-pressed to find a carpool, as well.

People have to get to polls on time. If SEPTA workers strike knowing this they are intentionally sabotaging this most important election of our lifetime.

Pennsylvania could be key in determining who becomes our next president. Making it more difficult for Philadelphians to vote is just plain mean.

Not only that, but it's reckless, irresponsible and un-American.

SEPTA workers are part of a quasi-governmental agency.  If they must strike, then do it -- but right after the election.  Otherwise, you inconvenience the entire voting public.