Historic vote excites, appeals but does not motivate students
Louanna Faine
This year’s presidential election will end up being one of the most powerful and influential elections in U.S. history.According to Brian Dille, a political science professor at MCC, no matter who wins this election, the outcome will still be historic.
“I’m not going to vote because I don’t know much,” said MCC student Maritza Ramendariz.
“I basically don’t have the time to learn about the politics because I have too much going on in my life right now.”
Eric Thompson, a psychology major, likes both candidates but is going to support Barack Obama.
“I actually like both candidates. I tend to like Obama a little bit more. I think that John McCain is a little safer choice because he has experience and the reputation for honesty, but I like Obama a little better because he stands for something new, different and real change,” Thompson said.
Despite this being a historical election, Dille feels that students are less involved and less engaged in this election.
“Students were more involved back in the 2000 election between Bush and Gore. I don’t know why they are less involved,” Dille said.
“This is a historical election they can either be part of the history or sit on the sidelines,” Dille said.
Dille believes that it’s still important for students to get involved in the closing days of the election.
“These people are spending your money. Students will have to pay it off in the next 30 years and that will come right at the height of the students earning level,” Dille said.
