Yesterday, I voted for my first time, it was pretty awesome. Although, it was only the primary and so most of the races consisted of things I didn't know or care about, I spent most of Monday night looking over the Nebraska voters guide and deciding who I would vote for. Call me political nerd if you wish, but I like being able to have some say it what our government does; and after five years of debating about policy in debate rounds, I love being able to have some (small) effect on it. The sad thing is, many people don't share the same opinion as me. In 2008 only 20.5% of those eligible to vote, actually did; and in the general election, only 62.6% voted. Come on people! This our government we're talking about! These people decide our taxes and whether or not we go to war with other countries, how can you not care enough not to vote? Honestly, you can't complain about the government screwing up, when you didn't even try to change it! But I should probably stop ranting now, and go and do something more productive.
Until I write again, au revoir.
~Nat
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