Election 2012

Rock the Vote
by: Estefania Juarez

Seniors, its 2012, the year that we graduate and the year that we formally start contributing to our community, and more importantly, the year that we get to vote. As citizen we have the right to vote, but as adults we have the obligation to do it.

This generation is a privileged generation, or at least that’s what all the past generations think and say, not only in America but in the whole world . Our generation has yet to even participate in a Presidential Election, and yet we are the spoiled youth that has done nothing to contribute to our country. Yes, we are always on the internet talking to our friends because we can’t walk to their house because it's too dangerous. And good thing we have internet, because they sure don’t teach us how to look for information in the library books. I guess the dictionary counts, but everything nowadays has spell check, even our cell phones. So we are a privileged generation technologically, but here's the down side: more insecurity, more social corruption, more contamination, less jobs, less opportunity, everything is artificial and expensive, and on top of that old generations are always blaming us for not fixing what their generation broke. This year we finally have the chance to contribute, to vote, to begin our lives and do more for our country.

Though we do love having the privilege to live in a society and to be part of a generation that has more rights, more freedom, less racism, and more art we've lived our 18 years without being a part of one crucial decision. This presidential election we get to choose who is going to be in the political headlines during the next four years. This means that the most crucial part of our life, the construction stage is going to occur while the winner of this election is president. We, the young people, we the future leaders are the ones that should vote because we’re the generation that is going to start building our future. The past generation has it all figured out and what they don't have figured out are our biggest problems: Healthcare, Social Security and Unemployment. Now is the time to face our government and let our voices be heard. So, Seniors pay attention in your Government and Econ class and use it as a guide to make up your mind on who you consider to be the best candidate. Vote Republican, vote Democrat, or choose another party, but in all seriousness, VOTE, because in four years no one will care about who you voted for Prom but everyone will care who is our president.