youthmystique

When you’re really young, you could care less about politics.

I remember not really caring when we learned about the election in school.

I’ve always thought of politicians as crooked people. Some are, but looking at local politics, there are some good people I have met.

With this past presidential election, Obama has been able to get the attention of young people. Young people voted for him because they believed in what he had to say. It’s very rare to get young people interested in politics so I give him credit for that.

I remember registering to vote when I was in college. It was near election time and a local candidate encouraged me to register. I was interested more in voting in the General Election. That was 2004: Bush vs. Kerry.

Working as a journalist has taught me the importance of local elections. Of course the president’s decisions heavily affect people’s lives but local politicians make decisions that affect what is happening in your backyards.

I am proud that I have exercised my right to vote. People in our history worked so hard for this right so people should vote!

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