Thursday, November 8, 2012

Election Day Article


Election Day Group Assignment
Writing Assignment #10
11-6-12


Whether you’re already a president or this is your first chance to vote, today is Election Day.
Larry Goodwin, the President of The College of St. Scholastica, stood in line as
the polls opened in his small Minnesota town.
“I was the seventh voter in Knife River,” Goodwin proudly said.  “I vote because I’m a citizen of this country and care about all of the issues at hand this year.”
For first time voter, Ashley Moisio, there were no lines. Moisio, Hoyt Lakes native, voted
alternatively, with an absentee ballot.
“I turned 18 so it made me want to try different things,” Moisio said. “I don't know much about politics but I want to be part of the decision of who runs our country."
Moisio isn’t the only freshman who believes it’s important to vote.
“I feel like it’s our civil right to do so,” said Matt Miller CSS freshman. “If we don’t do it, then we are a country divided.”
Not only is it important to vote for the next president, it’s important to vote yes or no on the marriage amendment as a Minnesotan.
“The question of voting no or voting yes is not a religious question, it’s one of state’s rights,” Steve Lyons, VP of Student Afairs said.  “I don’t think that the state should be limiting anybody’s right to the constitution.”
Regardless of who or what you’re voting for, it’s important to do your part. St. Scholastica is doing their part by providing transportation to the Vineyard Church in Duluth so students, faculty, and staf can let their voices be heard.
Allison Lambert, Board of Trustees Representative at the college, is making sure that the CSS community exercises their right to vote.
“Student senate is providing rides to the polls with school vans,” Lambert said. “Different senators are driving today. Every driver is CSS approved. Transportation will run from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.”
With thirty-four precincts available in Duluth alone, it’s now even easier for
every voter to come out, grab a ballot, and let their voice be heard.

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