[Al Skierkiewicz]

I was reminded yesterday by a radio newscast here, how important it is to vote. Al Franken, Democratic Senator from Minnesota, won an election by only 300 votes. What is more important is the support we receive from Senator Fanken in Minnesota. He asks that his staff schedule visits with robotics teams in the state when he is traveling around. He has been to several Minnesota events and loves the program. Al sees the benefits to the students in his state. With the help of other volunteers in Minnesota, there will be close to 200 teams in Minnesota this year. A number that exceeds the number of varsity men's hockey teams in that state.
A smart person once told me, "if you don't vote, you get the government you deserve."