Don't be sorry. It's not very adult. It's sad then the go around saying that they are belittled for their opinions. It's just dumb.
Our polls are open usually 7am to 8pm (7pm in some areas) In the state I live in we do get our ballots in the mail, but I like going to the polling center. All employers are supposed to allow you to go vote without any sort of penalty on attendance. I was threatened to be fired if I left. I'm not in a position to lose my job regardless of how horrid they can be.