Voting as a ‘Rite of Passage’
I am dating myself here but my daddy was a WW2 veteran and he took great pride in casting his vote in every possible election. He was so proud to live in a country where he could cast a vote and who he voted for was no one’s business but his own. I eagarly awaited the day when I could also cast a vote; I will not share what year that was but it was a momenteous occastion for me. I walked into my former elementary school library and pulled the curtain shut as I entered the voting booth. As I exited the voting booth, I felt like a changed person. I was a citizen with a voice.
Generally speaking, baby boomers tend to vote; I am a baby boomer. I have been unable to impart to my offspring the privilage, duty and responsibility of casting a vote.
On the one hand I hope the younger generations continue to be apathetic because it gives us baby boomers even more clout with the politicians. On the other hand, I urge every student at ASU and every person eligible to vote to become educated on the issues and the candidates and cast a vote. I do not care for whom. Just exercise your right to vote.
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