Election Day 2004

[Jack Jones]

Originally Posted by Andy Baker

This election has been exciting to watch. I enjoyed watching the conventions and debates when I could. To me, it is much like watching a football game, where I find myself yelling at the TV at times and picking sides.

But... more importantly, I am excited to see that many of you students in FIRST are passionate and interested in politics. It is impressive that you know your issues and are willing to voice your opinions. Too many people are apathetic about politics, government, and voting, and it is good to see that the future leaders of our country, schools, and industry (aka: you students) have the ability and passion to voice your opinion.

Of course, no one agrees on all topics. Many of us disagree on broad political topics and sometimes debate issues. This is healthy, as long as we continue to respect each other. We all grow in this process. Another impressive thing is that while we do disagree, we can still get along in this little community here on the internet. This is a very cool thing, in my opinion.

Let's all hold hands and hum.

hmmmmmm.



Koom by-yah,
Andy B.

True true, Andy. I plead the case here, and the FIRSTers didn’t let me down. They truly rose above the kinds of rancor that gets threads closed.

It’s true that we all can’t agree on every issue; but we should agree we’re all in this together. Imagine how we’d feel if a regional or the Nats were canceled for fear of terrorist attack. Much worse yet, imagine us wishing that one would have been. Either man would have done his very best to protect the freedoms we enjoy. It’s up to us to unite behind the one who got the job.

Let’s all hold hands and sing – Dubya. [Open Bill throws up] [Close Bill throws up]

ON TOPIC:
My wife and I voted. My son gets to vote mid-term.