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Young Voters: A Call to Action
Patrick Fancher
Issue date: 10/6/08 Section: Forum
For example, Obama supports the concept of finding alternative energy sources, so we aren't as reliant on foreign oil. McCain, on the other hand, would like to continue the same practice of drilling for offshore oil.
One of my friends was killed in the Iraq War. Another, an Army Reservist, was sent to Iraq after a five-year hiatus from active duty, having just graduated from college. Obama's plan of a 16-month withdrawal of troops from Iraq is a good idea, while Senator McCain's plan to keep U.S. forces in Iraq indefinitely seems fruitless.
Critics often cite Obama's lack of political experience as his weakness. George W. Bush and Dick Cheney had plenty of experience, and look where that got us.
It's not that I dislike John McCain; I actually have a lot of respect for his service to this country. To me, his proposals are outdated; most are replicas that came from the Bush administration.
I'm by no means trying to sell you on Barack Obama. I would rather see you take an active interest in politics and realize we have the ability to influence the outcome of any election, for any candidate, either here in Oregon or Washington D.C.
As I said before, we have as much at stake in this election as anyone else. We are lucky to be able to participate in the democratic process, which is an opportunity we shouldn't take for granted. As Oregonians, we even have the luxury of voting by mail.
Don't you want to witness the unveiling of America's next leader, knowing you played a key role in the election? Or are you going to be devastated that you missed the call? You can register to vote or update your registration status at http://www.sos.state.or.us/elections/
One of my friends was killed in the Iraq War. Another, an Army Reservist, was sent to Iraq after a five-year hiatus from active duty, having just graduated from college. Obama's plan of a 16-month withdrawal of troops from Iraq is a good idea, while Senator McCain's plan to keep U.S. forces in Iraq indefinitely seems fruitless.
Critics often cite Obama's lack of political experience as his weakness. George W. Bush and Dick Cheney had plenty of experience, and look where that got us.
It's not that I dislike John McCain; I actually have a lot of respect for his service to this country. To me, his proposals are outdated; most are replicas that came from the Bush administration.
I'm by no means trying to sell you on Barack Obama. I would rather see you take an active interest in politics and realize we have the ability to influence the outcome of any election, for any candidate, either here in Oregon or Washington D.C.
As I said before, we have as much at stake in this election as anyone else. We are lucky to be able to participate in the democratic process, which is an opportunity we shouldn't take for granted. As Oregonians, we even have the luxury of voting by mail.
Don't you want to witness the unveiling of America's next leader, knowing you played a key role in the election? Or are you going to be devastated that you missed the call? You can register to vote or update your registration status at http://www.sos.state.or.us/elections/
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