Why did you march?
It's exhilarating to see the Valley's high school students suddenly realizing that government actually affects their everyday lives. One of the frustrating things about enticing young adults into voting and discussions of public policy is that so often they think politics has nothing to do with their lives. And of course, it does in ways they often don't even realize. Can they make a difference? Yes, of course! And now that many of their immediate families are threatened by the voices in Congress, they see very clearly that perhaps their voices [more importantly their votes] could be important.
Did you or someone in your family demonstrate in one of the marches this week? Why? I'd love to hear what pushed you, your friends or family members to take action.
Comments
Judging by the foreign flags many of the students were waving, I guess they forgot what country they are living in.
Posted by: Jade West | April 3, 2006 12:59 AM
Judging by the foreign flags many of the students were waving, I would say that the protest lacked much needed leadership. The students should NOT be ditching classes, but rather demanding an open dialogue between themselves and the administration from whom they are looking to get answers.
The flags are just their way of trying to draw attention to themselves.
The administration is just not listening.
Posted by: Sean Dorman | April 4, 2006 8:06 AM