Nov 05 2008
History in the Making!
Yesterday I participated in creating history when I voted in the 2008 election. Last night I witnessed that history at the Election Party I attended. When future generations ask me where I was when the first nonwhite president was elected, I can easily answer that I was surrounded by friends with a High Life in one hand, talking about how the hell I’m going to get into graduate school.
In all seriousness, though, I kept an eye on the results as they came in, and the excitement in the room was contagious. Usually I cast my vote and expect answers the next day; I attended the gathering to avoid another slow night at my house. Instead I found myself listening to the speeches (both of which were delivered tastefully, in my opinion) and making new friends. It was indeed a night of great change, and I don’t just mean trying a new beer.
This election was different in so many ways; with the new methods of voting and the technology possible to tabulate, calculate, and project the findings, this election was an entirely new experience for everyone who participated. I even witnessed an impact on people who did not vote, but will still reside in America for the next four years (which is their right, just as I said in my last post ); one of my friends at the party who abstained from voting this year was swept up in the excitement of watching history unfold.
Regardless of how you cast your vote (or whether or not you cast a vote), you cannot deny the significance of this election. May the next four years be good ones (the goat and I will be watching).
