[NEohioPAL]Did college kids vote?

Sat Nov 6 07:06:45 PST 2004

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Why single out and blame college students as a group who didn't vote?

I saw Oberlin College students conduct a voter registration drive which saw  
nearly 100% voter registration and nearly 100% voter turnout. Due to the  
unprecedented participation, Oberlin voters waited in line for 3-5 hours to cast  
their ballots but they waited and voted.

I saw 60  Columbia University arrive by bus from NYC to campaign 16  hours a 
day in Lorain.  They were cheerful, bright, focused, energetic, and  effective.

My generation grew up in a time of civil rights, women's rights, and  
anti-war activism yet most turned their backs on their commitment to peace with  
justice once they started to draw a salary.  Who can blame college students  for 
being cynical after such a role model?

Political leaders and those who lead campaigns should look at the examples  
of Oberlin, Columbia, and other college students who worked tirelessly in the  
Kerry campaign or other campaigns and realize that college students will  
participate but we neeed to listen to them, involve them in meaningful roles,  and 
learn from them about how to reach and involve their peers.  

We can't pretend to have all the answers and expect college students to  fall 
into line lockstep.

Jack Kilroy

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