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To: Akula who wrote (4700)10/28/1999 9:41:00 PM
From: Catfish  Read Replies (2) | Respond to of 6418
 
What are you, an ex-con?



To: Akula who wrote (4700)10/28/1999 10:17:00 PM
From: The Philosopher  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 6418
 
You want to change the world, but meanwhile you want me to change your diapers for you.

You think when I was in high school I had full civil rights, could vote, had any funds, had any people? I organized. Talked. Wrote letters to the papers. Gathered people. God, you're hopeless. When you've done something in your life, come back and talk to us. Otherwise, you're nothing but a blowhard who won't put up and can't shut up.



To: Akula who wrote (4700)10/28/1999 10:39:00 PM
From: Tom Clarke  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 6418
 
Your one vote is almost meaningless. But if you can move blocs of votes, now you're doing something. In 1972 I worked for the campaign of Nixon's opponent. (we shall not speak his name here) It was exciting and interesting. You don't need full civil rights, (they're a myth anyway) you just need energy and enthusiasm. Campaigns are always needing people to work the phones, go door to door, put up signs, help the elderly get to the polls, etc. GOYA



To: Akula who wrote (4700)10/29/1999 9:13:00 AM
From: Bill  Read Replies (2) | Respond to of 6418
 
<<I can't even vote! >>

Right! And why is that? Why doesn't the law allow those under 18 to vote?

Because 15-year-olds have not developed the maturity of thought process or the life experiences to cast a reasoned vote, that's why. You are the prime example of why this law is a good one.