Why Voting Matters: A Personal Story
My son is a sophomore at Penn State and is eligible to vote in a presidential election for the first time. He has never been very political, but he does want to vote in the election and joined some other students to try to get Centre County to add more polling stations on campus.
Students Taking Action
He and a few others made a presentation to the county voting board on the importance of making it easy for the students to vote. The campus is huge, with a lot of students, and those students are not very mobile.
Opposition from Republicans
A Republican on the committee actually told them he sees no reason to make one available because the students will not vote for Republicans. This statement was shocking and disappointing.
Standing Up for Democracy
I told my son this is exactly why I not just oppose but actively loathe the Republican party at this point. They do not believe in truth or democracy. If you do not believe in those two things, no other issue matters.
A Lesson for the Future
I told him that he and his friends should remember this as an example of what the Republican Party stands for these days. It is important to stand up for what is right and ensure that everyone has the opportunity to vote.
