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shenanogans

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Sep 27, 2004 20:53

in the beginning of english class today, as with other days, mrs. brand reminded anyone that would be old enough to vote that they have to register. all of a sudden a girl says that she's not going to register because, "one vote won't make a difference." i looked over and started to laugh because i thought there was no way she was serious, but ( Read more... )

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shevhead September 27 2004, 18:48:51 UTC

no worries, i am going to vote for you! i love ya shan shan!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

mhass September 27 2004, 18:51:40 UTC

damn, you beat me for the fp by a few seconds.

shenanogans September 27 2004, 19:27:39 UTC

awww, thanks shev! kerry/edwards and myself thank you :).
and i'm calling you SOOOON! i'm so sorry, hearts for shevular!

mhass September 27 2004, 18:49:34 UTC

I could see why abstaining from an election seems like a good idea, let others who know more then you decide, but the fundamental flaw is that the people who do vote most likely don't know any more then you.

shenanogans September 27 2004, 19:28:33 UTC

abstaining from an election is never a good idea. if you don't know a lot about the issues it is your responsiblity to learn more. it's never ok to sit back and say that because you don't know about politics you're not voting. it's your civic duty to vote and therefore your civic duty to learn about the issues. and sorry if that sounded mean, i think that whole you're my brother thing comes into effect somtimes, my apologies brooo.

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shenanogans September 27 2004, 19:51:17 UTC

it's ok, apologies are never needed for opinions. i agree with the fact that there does need to be more events geared toward educating not just registering. you've actually just given me a really good idea for the battle of the bands. hopefully between now and election there is some way you can learn about the issues and help make a difference with your vote, although i understand where you're coming from with not wanting to go into it blind.

yeojimonator September 27 2004, 20:59:04 UTC

Good for you, Shannon! That's very responsible of you!

shenanogans September 28 2004, 18:19:41 UTC

haha, thanks yeoj :).
i bet there's so much political stuff going on all the time at gw, that must be awesome.

dirtycheese September 28 2004, 03:56:48 UTC

i wish i could register to vote and help get bush out of office too.

shenanogans September 28 2004, 18:20:40 UTC

me too.
i guess the best we can do is help convince people who can vote of how crazy and ridiculous it is to re-elect him.