The Value of Voting

So, since my family has a home-school program, we have known where we want to go to college basically since we started school. Now, I am in 11th grade, and it is time to take the dreaded ACT test. UGH. Well, I am not that enthusiastic about it, as you can tell, but it is necessary for me to take the test in order to qualify to go to the college we all like, Pensacola Christian College. I will say more on the college and ACT this Saturday, the day I take it. However, I thought I would share with you the thoughts of one of the college students from PCC. The college has a blog, and any student (who asks) can put posts of their thoughts and opinions on practically any topic. I thought this topic (The Value of Voting) was fitting for the time, and it also gives you a view of my college-to-be. This post was by Aspen.

Remember when we were young and we wanted to change the world? We believed that we could be superheroes or become President of the United States. But what happened to that desire?

Through the years, opinions and ideologies of our generation seemed to snuff out that spark of enthusiasm. I scroll through Facebook and see about 20 different opinions about what is happening in our world. It is discouraging to see candidates ripping each other apart and being caught in lies and illegal actions. There seems to be no absolute truth.Being a college student, it can be hard to find time to search out the truth. And, let’s be honest, it isn’t always popular to state your opinion because there seems to be a ton of people who will cut you down as soon as you open your mouth or publicly share your opinion.But this is not the time to be silent.Our nation is crumbling around us because people are too busy or too shy to stand up. Many decisions will be made these next few years concerning the fate of the United States. With the death of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, a new Supreme Court justice will have to be appointed. There are many important decisions to be made, and it is critical that the person influencing those choices can be trusted if our country is to thrive. One vote may seem like it does not make a large difference, but seeing that you voted may influence others to vote as well. Seek out the truth and develop your opinion. It takes only a small spark to start a wildfire.

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