





The student news site of Westwood Regional Jr./Sr. High School
A message to those nearing the age of 18
June 8, 2016
Seniors,
As 17 year olds and 18 year olds (seniors getting ready to end high school), it’s almost time for us to vote. It personally puzzles me how many teenagers my age do not understand the differences between Republicans and Democrats. It is important for our generation to exercise our right to vote. I feel as though many children nowadays piggyback off of the beliefs of their parents or other family members. What they fail to realize is that even though our parents help mold our beliefs and morals – we should also be able to make decisions and construct our own.
Our vote is our voice, giving us the opportunity to be heard. In the past, voting privileges were not available for everyone. It’s 2016, and anyone can vote, white, black, male, female. Why not?