The 26th Amendment was a success due to American grassroots hope-and-change
politics at its finest. I lived that
ancient history. I was there. Things back then were certainly no less
contentious than they are today; “politics” does not come from the word
“polite.”
I was older than 18 but younger than 21 during the 1972 Presidential election. For me, that
first vote was a serious obligation; it was also sweet and exciting. Since then, I continue to feel that voting is
an awesome responsibility but, like the thrill of a first kiss, the blush has
faded to sepia over the years. Still, I
go in with the attitude that my vote may be the decision maker in a tight
election. Call me delusional, but I feel
that our elected federal, state, and local officials are the EMPLOYEES of the
citizens and WE control their hiring and removal; they are not the brains for
the people, they are the voice of the people.
Voter apathy is the confederate of the corrupt and inept in government;
look no further than Illinois for evidence.
If you are looking for a revolution, head on over to the polling place
and plant the seed.
At least in this area, early voting starts in about a week
and you can count on me being there. My
eyes have glazed over from so many years of reading the pro and con; I have put
in my due diligence and I am ready and qualified. For me, this campaign is over.