Wants to Vote on Rail but Can't

Dear Editor,
   I voted early yesterday. After I had finished and reached the bottom of the ballot I was surprised that there was nothing about the commuter rail. I asked one of the election workers where I was supposed to cast my vote for or against the commuter rail and I was told that I did not get a vote because it did not concern me. I happen to live in Leander. The tracks that the commuter line will run on are about four blocks from my house. I commute 30 minutes every morning and afternoon, Monday through Friday, to get to work in Austin. I am one of the people who would ride the commuter rail. If it doesn't concern me, just who the hell does it concern? People in South Austin will get to vote on this, although they will never need to ride it. How come my opinion isn't considered relevant since I will be one of those who will utilize the rail? I have to say that I was extremely ticked off yesterday. I would still like to cast a vote for the referendum, but I guess that people directly involved don't get a say. Way to go in a "democratic country."