McCain in command; Obama, Clinton battle

[Swimmy]

McCain in command; Obama, Clinton battle

I'm kinda annoyed that Huckabee has not bowed out of the race, but at the same time, I applaud him for his determination. Congratulations to McCain for shoring up his nomination.

I just don't understand how people can vote for clinton, especially new yorkers!

As usual, people 30 and under stayed home and drank rather than carry out their civic duty. I never understood why so many in my generation could care less about politics. If every one of us registered voters under 30 voted, America would be very different today. I won't say whether good or bad, but it would be different.

It really upset me when one of the newscasters on ABC last night suggested giving away free iPods to get my generation and younger generations to vote. I don't know why.

[kim]

How do you know they stayed home and drank? Maybe they stayed home and ate pizza instead! ;-)

How many high school social studies teachers (or any teacher, actually) get involved with getting kids excited about voting now? I remember my high school social studies teacher. I had him in 11th and 12the grade for two different classes, and he was one of the best teachers I ever had and really took an interest in the kids. I remember on my 18th birthday (how he knew it was my birthday I don't know), he picked up voter registration forms for me and gave them to me as soon as I sat down! Of course I registered to vote right away, and I remember having many discussions with him about politics. I wonder what he's up to now. I should send him an email - I haven't talked to him in a few years. I really liked him - he was on of those teachers who 'made a difference'.

[Swimmy]

Based on my friends and observations of other people my age, it's educated guess. lol

I remember my high school government teacher, Mr. Murphy. He was very compassionate about politics and taught us to vote for the person's platform, not the party line. Unfortunately, two years later, he lost his battle against colon cancer. He was a great teacher.

[thelma]

I still remember voting when I was 18. I could hardly wait to vote. To me, it was a statement I was now and Adult!!!!!!

[frankcor]

I reached voting age in 1967. Alexander Pirne was our congressman and I voted for his re-election that year.

The following year I voted in my first presidential election. I still have one of these pins which was given to me by an uncle, a souvenier of Nixon's first attempt in 1960:



The following year, he sent me a personal note. It began: "Greetings from the President of the United States and Local Draft Board 103. You are directed to appear ..."

[Swimmy]

I reached voting age in 1998 (one month after the election) and my first election was that spring for the school budget.

[Clipper]

I got one of those personal notes also frank, but I was in basic training already, and had enlisted. They would not let me come back to NY to report to Fort Dix NJ for basic training for the army. I was sure glad of that. LOL

I figured when I quit college, I better get on down the the recruiting office before uncle called me up. LOL

[frankcor]

Your experience is similar to mine. I had selected an MOS that let me delay enrollment because of the beginning of the next training class. That date was after the date I was supposed to report for the draft. So I had to go to Syracuse on that date, show them my enlistment papers and then go back home for about 5 more weeks.

I was relieved when, prior to getting to show my papers, a Marine sergeant walked into a room and selected about a third of us to become Marines. He looked at my papers, scowled, shoved them back at me and picked the next guy standing in line.