Residence Hall Association

Residence Hall Association

GRAFFITI Special Edition Issue 3

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10-27-2008

Why to Vote ~ Alex Matson This fall is, for many of us, a first opportunity to vote. Voting is, for me at least, one of life’s pivotal milestones, like getting to drive for the first time, or turning twentyone. Voting age means so much more than just getting to stand inside of a very patriotic-looking box for a couple minutes. Voting is so much more than being part of a huge number and subsequent percentage that they announce on the news. Voting, for me at least, is the first time that anyone will value my opinion equally with that

of my parents, my teachers, and even that of our representatives. That’s right: On this decision, you have just as much authority as the President.

than I am now. I’ll be becoming a true citizen of democracy. I’ll be joining the ranks of that elite few, which steer the world.

So if you’re considering not voting, just because it seems like your vote doesn’t count, I urge you to reconsider. As a first time voter, for me at least, it won’t matter how many other people vote, because just by the act of voting, I’ll be becoming something a little bit more

Election Thoughts ~ John Sonnen You know what would make this election even better? More choices. More legitimate choices. Tell me why my only true options are Democrat or Republican? Give me a little variety! To put it frankly, polarized politics suck. Red or blue…voting independent in America’s present politics is essentially be tossing my

Get your articles published in the Graffiti. president. Write about whatever you like!

vote to the trash. I’m definitely not trying to promote third party candidates here… Nader, Barr, or McKinney would not be my first choice for President of the United States. The idea I’m suggesting is that maybe we should create more options for ourselves. I find our two-party system to be extremely unfair and limiting. However, politically well-educated is

something that I am most likely not. Perhaps introducing an accessible third party would only hinder the performance of our government even more. But wouldn’t it be nice to feel like you actually had a choice? If we are choosing someone who is going to have control over our lives for the next four years, maybe two isn’t enough.

Just email them to [email protected] or give them to your hall

Election Day ~ Matt Ramich Election Day is when we….Proud Americans…choose a candidate John McCain!!!

to become one of the highest

Barack Obama!!!

most appreciated

positions that our country has to offer………. Democrat

President of the United States

Republican

Up until this day………….people……….everyday citizen’s…………young and old……….. YOU…………and

Me

Look through all Globalwarming.stemcellresearch.housingcrisis.healthcarereform.oil.alternative energy.Iraq.Iran.Afghanistan.Russia.China.Terrorism.education.Immigration The problems…………………………………..

(Just to name some)

And see how the candidates will take care of Joe Biden!!!

US

Sarah Palin!!!

It is in our………..hands……………..opinions……………….voices to choose…………………………………………..

whose it go’ in to be.

G W laid the frame work…………………..Keep on with the tradition. MY COUNTRY TIS OF THEE,…… “Sweet land of liberty, on thee I…” vote…………………………….for America! Democrats, Libertarians, Republicans Independents

Area Rep Elections! There will be area rep elections on November 17 for RHA. Applications will be taken from the 3rd through the 14th. There will also be an open forum on the 12th. These positions are open to anyone in the Residence halls, and are paid positions.

I VOTED ~ Emily Brookhart A month after my eighteenth birthday, I had the opportunity to vote for the first time. The election was small; it boasted only three seats on the city council of my small suburban town. To top it off, each seat had only one candidate vying for it. The voting process seemed virtually pointless, for no matter who I voted for, the winners were already decided. But I voted. I voted for those three candidates and proudly wore that “I VOTED” sticker. The next day, the results surprised no

one but the happy, fulfilled feeling I received lingered. The following February, I attended the Democratic caucus and in May, I voted in the local pri-

mary. Each voting experience was just as exciting as the last. The euphoria never faded. Last week, I mailed in my absentee ballot and remembered just why it is that I love voting. Even if my voice is small among the strains of millions of others, I still have the chance to express it. My location, beliefs, situations, and political viewpoints will likely slowly shift over the next several decades, but wherever I am, whoever is running, I intend to vote.