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Seniors Become Aware of Politics

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people did not vote. After all, a mere 5 to political parties, and issues . Most voters
V ' many ideas in a person's mind. their busy schedules . Or, was it that they based on the candidate's looks instead of
Being able to vote conjures up 1 0 minute stop might have kept them from were uneducated and made their choice
Turning 18, being an adult, and being a part feared jury duty? People could have been the issues .
of the political process are just a few. selected for jury duty from voter registra- In this election year, many liked to
When a person turns 18, he gains many tion lists . watch the debates, and how the can-
privileges. Of these, voting is one that However, many people overcome didates talked and dressed, but few really
people take for granted. In Civics and these reasons and did vote. Senior Sue listened to what each candidate stood for.
Consumerism, seniors were taught that Roads gave her reason for voting, "It was However when the final decision to
voting is the responsibility of a U.S. citizen my Civic duty!" register arrived many eligible sen iors were
and that a person has the freedom to With voting came many responsibilities influenced by parents. " I will be a
choose whomever he wants. with it. One was being an educated voter. Republican because both of my parents are
However, during this election year, A voter had to study the candidates, Republicans," said Senior Christie Trussell.

Kelly Marier
Kelly Mason
lisa Matton
Michele..,.Maul

Steve McBride
Jayne McClenahan
Terry McCue
Karen Mclendon/ Karen
Bev McWilliams

Sandra Melander
Carla Menning
Mary Methe
Amy Mickels
Mike Milius

Michelle Millen
Christy Miller
Gina Milone
Kelly Milone
Bruce Milroy

Michelle Minor
Ruth Mitchell
Steve Moor
Cindy Morrical
Scott Morris

58 Seniors/Voting