Broadside Urges Mason Students to Vote

By Broadside Editors

This year we have seen so many students make known what or whom they are passionate about in this upcoming election. We currently hold the number eight spot in the Princeton Review’s “Most Politically Active College Campuses” list. There is such a strong political diversity on-campus that has not gone unnoticed.

John Quincy Adams once said, “Always vote for principle, though you may vote alone, and you may cherish the sweetest reflection that your vote is never lost.”

It is always so much easier not to do something. It is easy to feel discouraged, however, the mentality that your one vote does not count leaves our country stagnant. If every person who thought their vote did not matter went out and voted, the outcome could be different. Politics may not be for everyone, but you are an active and present member of this country.

Many people are torn between the candidates and their generally opposing platforms, however, both are dedicated in helping our nation flourish and realize that a change must be made.

Broadside strongly encourages our readers to be responsible—inform yourselves and cast your vote for the president who will lead our country in the direction you feel it needs to go in. Take advantage of our rights as individuals of the United States, and vote for what you feel passionate about, regardless of what friends, relatives or co-workers think. Just keep in mind to vote intelligently and to vote for our future on November 4.

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