Is it Dope to Vote?

10/31/2018

Voting. When I hear young people, especially young people of color say, "I don't vote," "my vote doesn't count," or "they choose who they want to anyway, so I don't vote," my heart breaks and I get mad.

If nothing else, you should think about those who sacrificed all they had, including their lives, for your right to vote. Some teens will say they've heard it all before, but the fact is, it can never be said enough: "Your vote counts!"

My good friend, Matt Clarke, had this to publicly say on voting:

"I feel I have a responsibility as a white male, in our social hierarchy, to privilege and hold up the experiences and voices of people of color, women, and others who are marginalized in a society that supports white supremacy and patriarchy. I am not perfect, I can always do more, but it is important to me and people I love."

And it doesn't just stop with Matt Clarke, sports journalist, Dale Hansen, of Channel 8, until this week, had not voted in 46 years. Click below to find out why.

Why I Vote.

So here's a thing: if white males can feel so strongly about voting and your rights, why shouldn't you? Have you grown so accustomed to being complacent with your political, economic, environmental, and social conditions that you are willing to sacrifice your fundamental right, then complain when your green world turns gray?

Not me. I voted. Your ancestors did: the "strange fruit" who hung from trees. The young bodies beaten, bloodied and bullied with nightsticks. The homes, yards and cars that were bombed in an effort to "stop the vote." These stories are real. They did it for you. So you can sit where you want, live where you want, attend school and worship where you want, and work where you want. They voted or died trying to vote. For you.

Will you? Be dope and go vote.

Read the commentary above, then comment on the following: To what extent should people of color feel obligated to uphold the rights inherited by our ancestors by voting?

1. INCLUDE: First initial AND last name AND class period.

2. Respond in no more than 10 sentences and no less than five.

3. You MUST respond to at least TWO other posts from any student. Your replies cannot be identical comments on different posts and posting shallow comments such as "I agree" or "I disagree" will earn you a zero. Make sure your reply addresses the comment that you are responding to.
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Be clear about your position
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CAUTION!! Do NOT embarrass me, yourself, your class, the English department, the school or your parents with tasteless, meaningless comments. This is for a grade.

DISCLAIMER: If you do not respond AND comment on TWO others, you will not receive credit for this assignment. It's all or nothing.

Due: Fri., Nov. 2, 2018 11:59 p.m. CST

Juquanmorgan 1st period

10/31/2018 07:58:03 pm

I think everyone should be strongly about voting because the person they really want in office might lose cause everyone didn't take the time out there day to vote I personal think that I'm not trying to change people minds but it's my opinion just think about what I said maybe you can be influenced.

M Taylor 1st period

11/1/2018 08:09:53 am

I too think people should feel great about voting it’s taking ya a step closer to what we disire.. people has more than enough timers cast a simple vote that can change many complex things

Ant Breedlove

11/3/2018 10:42:22 am

But do you feel like Colored people should vote is the question. Your statement is invalid to the topic.

Z Holmes Pd3

11/1/2018 07:46:54 pm

I think you missed the question asked. Yes everybody should vote, but people of color was in the question. People of color are what's missing in the poll. Not " everybody voting is important." We need to focus on getting PEOPLE OF COLOR to understand their role. We can make a difference in the polls.

T. Falls 6th

11/3/2018 10:52:11 am

All the other races going to vote is the problem, that’s how they get so much control that they shouldn’t have because people of color are not hold their weight. I agree how are we going to make a difference if we don’t go to the polls

J.Natal p3

11/3/2018 02:31:06 am

I agree with you, Voting is important because your vote could help make a difference. We should want to choose who we think should be Great in the office.

J.Hurd 2nd pd

11/3/2018 10:07:57 am

I agree with you. We should always exercise our right to vote because our ancestors have fought in the past for us to be able to vote. We cant't complain about someone being in the office especially if we if don't even go out and vote.

K. Banks 6th

11/3/2018 10:45:03 am

Complaining about it won’t benefit anything/anyone unless you decide to act on it.

S. Pirzada 6th

11/1/2018 06:48:38 am

I think the only issue with voting is people's expectations whether or not our social norms and systems will vary. I should be thankful, that not only me, but to everyone that our previous generation who demanded to speak up their mind. We're still fighting for someone to come up with a solution. As people we could make an advantage to create and assist many organization or idea. We could all do each other a favor, also the change our perspectives and for those who may not have an issue with certain topics.

M Taylor 1st period

11/1/2018 08:07:20 am

Most definitely the more voices made into one voice leads to being easily heard.. we feel as if we can’t and won’t be heard but it’s only a matter of time

Z Holmes Pd. 3

11/1/2018 07:43:15 pm

I don't think we feel like we won't be heard. I think we're impatient and selfish and think that everything will go our way as soon as new power is in place. We also are just Lazy. We feel like voting doesn't matter. We underestimate the significance of our voices.

M Taylor 1st period

11/1/2018 08:03:35 am

I feel that colored people should be the one who cast the most votes due to the way we feel we get treated on a daily.. our vote does matter especially the younger population because we have to grow into it.. better understand it now rather than later when its practically to late to get involved or you’ll loose more feeling to it.. a change will be made and can be made there will always be time we can encourage each other to encourage the higher authority.. every vote matters because if it didn’t there wouldn’t even be opportunities as such..

M. Chavez 2nd pd.

11/2/2018 12:56:32 am

You're completely right, there is enough people of color to impact the change we want to see, but not enough to try and change that. Voting is just one of the simple ways that we as a younger generation can take initiative in our future.

M. Hollywood 2nd

11/2/2018 06:32:48 am

People of color complain about the circumstances but don't want to take the necessary actions to help chance things. Every vote is important and could drastically change the future.

S. Pirzada 6th

11/2/2018 07:01:03 am

Even without legalizing our views, don't us as people invest speaking to other about how society should be?. People convinced me about their opinions and I convinced others of my opinions. I don't really have to vote, but I shouldn't depend on someone else to do it.

Jordan McCarter p2

11/3/2018 11:43:00 am

I agree, I really think we should learn to speak up in the way the Americans know how. To America voting is everything. Therefore if we want to be heard, we soeak in a way they’ll listen.

Z. Holmes Pd. 3

11/1/2018 07:39:57 pm

I think it's important for them to vote because we complain so much about our voices not being heard, yet we're in the streets instead of in the poll. We can't play victim all the time. Instead of crying about how police are killing our kind, vote and put the right people in office to atleast give real convictions to those who deserve them. One dirty cop behind bars because i voted is better than none at all because I didnt fufill my civic duty.

S. Pirzada 6th

11/2/2018 06:45:00 am

I don't want put my faith on authorities nor bias about what I have to say, but I don't feel at ease over what I hear from the news. We always compare whoever has the best to worst treatment of how we behave in "eyes of the law," and what I mean is the problem of double standard. Also minorities have been accused and roughly stereotyped enough to be targeted as if we don't deserve to be classified as people at all. That's what making people scared and we're doing the best we can to overlap that.

M.Hollywood

11/2/2018 06:46:19 am

People rather be heard in the streets rather than at the voting offices. If we vote on other people to be in office it will be better situations.

Jordan McCarter

11/3/2018 11:47:16 am

Sometimes I feel like people of color set themselves up for failure. We are so focused on the street game , we don’t allow ourselves to broaden our mind sets wide enough to handle the beauty of the world.

N.Brown8th

11/2/2018 11:41:18 pm

I agree with your statement because we complain about not feeling free. We complain that this world is so corrupt yet we don't do a damn thing to help with it. We have the power right in our hands to vote, yet we don't. We need to stop complaining and start taking action in the words we speak.

M. Cain 2nd

11/3/2018 01:53:20 am

I completely agree with you about us needing to stop playing the victim. It’s so much easier to lay down and complain that to go and make change. One dirty cop behind bars is a step in the right direction. And by voting we can make sure that people with our best interest are in office.

K. Brown 8th LHS

11/3/2018 05:23:02 am

People of color do face hardship, I won't deny that. They also play victim quite a bit, that I cannot deny as well. So it baffles me why people of color, especially with the cruelty happening today and all around us, won't step up to vote. I understand that the last election was in many ways a bust, and that public opinion was over turned by a higher power, but we should all still make a movement to vote. Voting not only brings change in office, but it also can bring about faults in our systems to the surface.

S.Johnson 7th/8th

11/3/2018 10:14:00 am

All the hardships and adversities that people of color face should make them want to go vote even more. Change won’t always happen right away but it surely can make a difference.

J. Mills 2nd pd.

11/3/2018 11:24:36 am

I totally agree with your comment but I dont think it fully discusses the extent of a colored person voting.

S. Lara 6th

11/3/2018 05:34:46 am

I completely agree with you. If we do not vote and try getting better people in office nothing will change. We have to take advantage of our rights instead of complaining.

J Chandler

11/3/2018 09:01:54 am

Umm...I don’t really understand how voting has anything to do with our legal system. We elect house representatives not policemen.🤷🏾‍♀️

D.Gadson

11/3/2018 10:05:35 am

This is so true we do complain a lot and then be mad when we have to wrong parties are in the office !

J.Hurd 2nd pd

11/3/2018 10:18:44 am

Instead of us going around and protesting in the streets about things going on we should be in the polls voting. Even though things take time eventually our voices will be heard if we exercise our right to vote.

M Robinson 1st period link

11/1/2018 07:41:37 pm

I feel like any race should be able to vote for who they won’t in the office. And especially the children should be able to vote because as we get older we see things so we also should be able to vote, so it better if we can experience everything now instead of later. But everyone must come as one to get along. I also agree with M Taylor about the children growing up to see things.

R.Leal

11/2/2018 09:32:35 pm

I agree that any race should and can vote for whoever they want in office. However, they placed the voting age at 18 for a reason. While children nowadays seem to grow up quickly because of all the violence, they are not fully capable of choosing clearly who they want in office. Many children can also be coerced easily and they could be persuaded to vote for someone who said something enticing in their campaign.

C.Williams 6th

11/3/2018 05:59:57 am

I don’t believe children should be able to vote, they are not mentally ready to make a decision like that.

Gonzalez J. 2nd

11/3/2018 06:47:43 am

I agree with you about people of any race being able to vote for whoever they want to. Even though these days people do get to vote for whoever they choose. But as for children being able to vote, I don't agree with you. There's a reason children don't get to and that's because they have no knowledge of who and why they are voting. That's why you must be 18 or older to vote because by 18 you are not a kid no more and you have a better understanding of how voting works and who you should vote for, and by 18 you are considered grown and at this age most 18 yr. olds don't live with their parents anymore ergo them being independent.

J. Mills 2nd pd.

11/3/2018 11:26:49 am

I do not agree with the statement about how a person doesn't get to vote for who they want to vote for. Voting is the option to choose who or what you want.

R.Leal

11/1/2018 09:32:02 pm

While nobody should have to feel obligated to do anything they don't want to do for whatever reason, I personally feel like voting should be one thing that many citizens of this country should consider doing. If I was 18 , I would most definitely exercise my right to vote. Many of us complain about social and political issues but never take a step forward into making a change. This country was made by many diplomats who wanted to make a change. Granted they were white so their idea of 'change" did not exactly include us people of color. Which is why now that we have a say in our government and the way WE want things to happen, we should use it and attempt to create a world where we are not seen as "inferior" but as equals. Where we are not treated different for the colour of our skin or the shade and where we can go out without the cops stopping and questioning us. Our ancestors took that initiative and we should continue it until progress is all we see.

M. Chavez 2nd pd.

11/2/2018 12:52:45 am

I completely agree with you, there are so many complaints about politics and the government but no one is trying to change it. It is honestly a sad time for the U.S. because of so many tragedies like shootings, police brutality, and unfair treatment and policies.

T.Harris 6th

11/2/2018 08:35:26 am

i understand were you are coming from we should use this to an advantage. People are ungrateful for what their grandparents did for them . They act as if it was nothing and the trouble wasn't pain.

C. Williams 6th

11/3/2018 05:58:37 am

You are most definitely right, I hear people all the time complaining about political issues but they don’t make time to vote. Black people can make a difference if they just get up and do it.

M. Chavez

11/2/2018 12:48:28 am

People of color should feel obligated to vote because of the barriers and struggles their ancestors overcame to win that right. Yes, everyone should vote, but the matter is, people of color are sometimes at an unfair advantage and should use every opportunity they can to change that. It will not only benefit them, but it will benefit future generations, and create a safer and more homely environment. All I have recently heard is "My vote won't matter either way, so whats the point." The point is, if enough people vote for their best interest and, the interest of the people of color, it will impact a powerful change in today's society.

R.Leal

11/2/2018 09:34:59 pm

I agree we as people of color should vote and make our voice be heard. Protests and parades are a step in the right direction but if we don't vote then what is the point? We need to be represented in office and changes need to be made.

D. Tonche 8th pd

11/2/2018 10:26:33 pm

I agree with you, people should take into consideration that their decisions would affect that only their life but also the lives of future generations.

M. Cain 2nd

11/3/2018 01:50:28 am

I completely agree with you that if enough people vote in their best interest change will happen. People have to get out of the mindset that their vote won’t matter anyways. Or that “he/she won’t win so I don’t need to vote” mindset.

J.Natal

11/3/2018 02:30:59 am

yes everyone should vote. Its important and you should want to have a chance to say you voted.

J. Griffith 2nd

11/3/2018 04:15:47 am

I agree because the people of color often have problems that they want to address.

I. Chancellor 7th/8th period

11/2/2018 05:51:58 am

They should feel very obligated to vote, because it’s a powerful weapon. With all honesty, it can take leaders, who are not doing right by them, out of office, except for higher governmental position, like president and etc. Plus, it can get bills that we want, presented to congress, depending on the number of votes it gets. For one thing, it has to be powerful, if a whole race and government, tried to keep people of color from participating in it. Lastly, it is sad when people do not use their right to vote, thinking their vote won’t count, because even though in that situation it did not count, it can change in other situations and count.

T.Harris 6th

11/2/2018 08:40:39 am

we shouldn't be obligated to vote because its a choice .I am not saying we shouldn't want to though . Its a right you should take advantage of.

J. Maple 8th

11/3/2018 05:52:51 am

I absolutely agree. I recently voted for the first time, and I felt like my opinion actually makes a difference in our society. Voting is a powerful tool, and gives the people all the resources to make change.

T.Tate 8th

11/3/2018 09:43:47 am

I feel the same , it’s crazy how so many people want change and have a lot to say about what need to be fixed , but don’t go vote .

S.Johnson 7th/8th

11/3/2018 10:20:43 am

Voting is the most nonviolent powerful tool that has been given to us. Although I am not old enough to vote, I can already feel the gratitude I will get when I do vote.

M.Hollywood 2nd

11/2/2018 06:39:06 am

Voting is a critical part of life that people of all color should capitalize on including black people. We fought the hardest to obtain the right to vote and some people decide to neglect the opportunity. Black people long for change but they don't want to take the first step initiate it. We rather sit back and complain about the circumstances rather than doing something that could help them. I cant wait to vote because I know my ancestors lost their lives so that I was able to change the world and I am going to seize that opportunity and be a proud black woman who voted.

D. Tonche 8th pd

11/2/2018 10:29:39 pm

I agree with your statement, a lot people didn’t agree with Donald Trump but didn’t vote.

Taja'ne Harris 6th

11/2/2018 08:25:01 am

I think we should take voting very seriously because our ancestors went through so much trouble to just get u this. We are treating the trouble they went through like it was nothing when it was pain. EVERYONE should vote just because you have a right to just to show u have a say so in the system. Color people need to think about what they want in the long run instead of at the moment.We should take pride in what we are able to do now because its a privilege.know that All votes matter!

K.Brown 2nd

11/2/2018 11:44:20 pm

I agree , long term changes is what people if color should be focused on . If they don’t exercise their right to vote the next generation won’t and the next one after . Sooner or later , people of color will forget how much their ancestors went through to grant them that right .

S. Lara

11/3/2018 05:39:15 am

You are completely right voting is a privilege and it’s something not everyone had to right to do. Therefore we should vote because it not only effects us now but future generations. People should think about the type of world they want to bring their kids into and try their best to do their part in that.

S. Sanders 1st Period

11/3/2018 05:52:42 am

Voting regardless of race is very important. Great response, some colored people possibly aren’t taught in his/her own homes and then hear or see what’s on TV even from others to use to talk versus making a real stance it seems. Our ancestors have stood up for the colored race of people to be able to have a voice. One of the biggest ways to have a voice without what our ancestors had to go through is by simply voting. We should take advantage our human rights, freedom of speech, etc and VOTE. Voting is way to produce or promote change.

D.Gadson

11/3/2018 10:10:59 am

Yes the past history did contribute alot towards us being able to vote and we should be proud of that and make It To Usage !

D. Tonche 8th pd

11/2/2018 08:10:11 pm

People of color should feel obligated to participate in their civic duties. This will allow them to maintain and improve their democratic government. The right to vote was denied from minorities and women, until people fought to have this right. We will let these people who fought for this right down. If we don’t take advantage of voting we will let someone else make the decision for us.

N.Brown8th

11/2/2018 11:33:26 pm

I truly agree with you People of color should feel obligated to vote. When people of color vote it shows other minorities that we too have power.Colored people should can't the option to vote because so that the right people will get the wrong people out of office.

J. Griffith 2nd

11/3/2018 01:59:46 am

I agree because it shows other minorities that they can have a say in what goes on in the United States.

T .cherry 6th period

11/3/2018 02:31:12 am

The last sentence from your claim is very strong and I find it to be correct. Efficient in a way that it lets mknorities know that other people are allowed to vote and will do just that.

I. Chancellor 7th/8th period

11/3/2018 03:56:18 am

With all honesty, they should feel obligated to participate in their civil liberties. To be honest, it is the only way, to make sure our elected officials, do right by the people. Not only did they fight for it, but also died for it, trying to obtain the right to vote. In agreement, we will because it would seem like they died and fought for nothing, if minorities did not vote. In conclusion, we will and that would be terrible, if we let someone else speak for us.

J. Maple 8th

11/3/2018 05:50:03 am

I agree. It should be seen as a civic duty, and allows for people to change the processes of their daily lives.

N.Brown8th

11/2/2018 11:15:37 pm

People of color should take pride in knowing that they are free to vote now after our ancestors had to fight an shed blood and tears just to do what we have an option to do freely. They should feel proud that in this one aspect in our society we are all equal. Our votes no longer are counted as 1/3 it is counted as a Full or 1 whole vote. Everything else in society may not see us as equals but this does. Why not honor our past by creating a lasting future ?

K.Brown 2nd

11/2/2018 11:37:05 pm

Yes , honor should never be neglected or ignored . Especially when their ancestors have fought so hard just to receive that . As people in America we must utilize and never take for granted the freedom we were born with .

J chandler 6th

11/3/2018 08:55:17 am

That is so true, everything else may be bias against race but everyone’s vote counts jus as much as anyone else’s would.

T.Tate 8th

11/3/2018 09:50:28 am

I agree ,why not honor what our ancestors died for. We need to start to honor what actually matters.

K.Brown 2nd

11/2/2018 11:28:37 pm

For centuries, people of color have been looked at as scum at the bottom of people shoes . The fact that they fought through that adversity with tons of determination and hope proves they deserve every right granted to them . Voting was one of those rights received . There should be no excuse for people of color not to vote . They must hold on to that privilege to achieve any and everything their ancestors couldn’t .

I. Chancellor 7th/8th period

11/3/2018 05:07:40 am

In agreement, people of color have been looked as scums and not real people, all their lives. With all honesty, they should have obtained the rights we have now, due to how they fought for it and in some cases, died for. As a result, they obtained the right to vote, which was a major milestone for people of color. To be honest, we should use our right to vote, to make the people who fought and died, proud. In conclusion, voting is a powerful weapon, that people of color need to use.

Z. James 8th

11/3/2018 06:02:39 am

Black people have been seen as less than human. We have been deprived of the right to vote for our leader. We have a voice and need to express it.

C.Williams 6th

11/3/2018 01:44:36 am

People of color should take voting very seriously for the simple fact that we have a disadvantage in America, and majority of the people in office are white suprimists. Black people and other minority’s in America out populate white people so if we all get up and vote we will make a difference of who’s in charge. People of color feel as though we are not getting justice for the murders of our people, but people of color are not voting to at least make a change of who is supposed to give us justice. People have fought and died for us to vote and we do not take advantage of it. We will forever let the white jab make decisions for us because we’re too lazy to get up and do it ourselves.

M. Cain 2nd

11/3/2018 01:45:52 am

People of color should feel obligatated to vote. Minorities are often forgotten and underrepresented within our government. By going out and placing your vote it helps get the proper representation in office. If you are able to vote then you need to vote. You can’t complain about the leaders throughout our government if you aren’t taking advantage of your right to vote. For a long time the government didn’t want to give people of color a voice, and now that we have one we need to use it.

T. Cherry

11/3/2018 02:28:53 am

Exactly, when I hear someone complain about who governs us then turns around and doesn’t vote...it honestly feels like a slap to the face.

K. Brown 8th LHS

11/3/2018 05:17:11 am

It is really confusing that people of color are the least likely to vote. I see this as a strange and very drastic transition from how people of color were before. Not too long ago people of color were fighting to even be in the general area of where the voting would take place. Now it seems that they can't even be bothered to go near a place where voting is happening.

Z. James 8th

11/3/2018 06:00:45 am

Minorities are very often not represented in government. Our vote can change that. Our views and experiences can be heard and solutions can be made.

J.Perez 6th pd

11/3/2018 06:31:34 am

I like how minorities complain about who's in office when they chose not to vote. If you didn't want that representative you should have voted especially if you have the opportunity to vote. You might as well give that opportunity to someone else if you're not going to use it. There are plenty of legal immigrants who have lived here their entire lives and who wish they had the opportunity to vote in a country that they consider their home but can't. I'm referring to those who have Daca, who can contribute to society the same way any citizen can, yet cannot vote simply because they were born in a country they have long forgotten.

J. Griffith 2nd

11/3/2018 01:58:30 am

To the extent that people of color should be obligated to vote is to have a voice in government affairs. Being able to vote gives the people of color a voice in political issues. Since our ancestors were registered to vote, we as people of color should also feel obligated to vote. Throughout history, people of color have always felt obligated to vote because they have a bigger voice on what goes on in the white house. People of color should feel more than obligated to vote.

R.Hannon 6th Period

11/3/2018 08:27:34 am

Our people shouldn’t even think twice nor once about voting. Especially to colored people. We should be the early bird that gets the worm.

T. Cherry 6th period lhs

11/3/2018 02:27:09 am

People all around the world are currently all expressing there advocation for voting. Voting is free for anyone to do and is seen as a civic duty. So why anyone doesn’t vote it is a riddle to me especially if we want to seek change . It feels as though African Americans were just given the right and we should’ve taking advantage of that as soon as we got the chance (excluding the people who did vote). Even if you feel like your vote amounts to nothing in the long run it does!

C.Capel

11/3/2018 08:19:48 am

We should all want to vote after the fool we have in office now . How did we go from Obama to a prick ? I don’t get it ....

Ant Breedlove

11/3/2018 10:39:08 am

But that’s not answering the question nor does this have anything to do with the topic

J.Natal 3rd

11/3/2018 02:33:37 am

People of color and others should be able to vote. Voting is important because our votes might just change the world if we can fight and choose who we want in the office. things might tun around, back then we could vote, we fought for our rights to vote so we should want to vote.

K. Brown 8th LHS

11/3/2018 05:10:57 am

People of color truly should feel the urge and right to vote. Not only because we live in a time where we have the right to have a say in such important matters, but also because of how many people fought for said right. Many people fought, shed blood, and lost everything around them for us to have a right as commonly known to us at voting. I feel we sometimes forget things such as this because of the rapid changes that have made our time feel so distant and far from the recent and rough history. Now we have this freedom to exercise our voices and we aren't taking them- yet still complaining about how things end out.

R.Hannon 6th period

11/3/2018 08:25:14 am

Say it again for the people in back I don’t believe they heard you. It is ashamed how people have the audacity to complain what people would’ve died over.

I. Florence 8th LHS

11/3/2018 10:50:44 am

People know what our ancestors went through just so they gain the right to vote. When people choose not to vote just because they don't feel like it, is a slap in the face to our ancestors.

S. Lara 6th

11/3/2018 05:29:29 am

People of color should feel obligated to vote especially after what their ancestors went through to give them that right. If we want change in our communities than we should take advantage in anything that helps us lead to a better future. Many say their vote doesn’t matter but if enough people who want the same thing vote we could build a better life for ourselves and future generations. People should increase their knowledge on politics and vote instead of being lazy and letting the wrong people go into office.

J.Perez 6th period

11/3/2018 06:06:40 am

You're exactly right if we want change we need to take advantage. The reason we have this so called president in office is because many chose not to vote because they felt as if their vote didn't matter. However It does though. We could get more of what we want if more people vote. What good is having that right if it is never exercised.

T.Young 2nd period

11/3/2018 08:20:53 am

I agree with you that people of color really need to take advantage of this special gift of being able to make their ancestors proud and make themselves feel apart of this country and have a voice.

R. Garcia 8th

11/3/2018 09:39:06 am

Absolutely. In the past change has only taken place because of the amount of people willing to take action. If people today feel as if their vote wont matter, standing still and not taking action will not help their situation.

J. Maple 8th

11/3/2018 05:36:46 am

People of color should exercise whatever rights they are granted. There is a stigma in our society where people feel like our voice doesn’t matter, and this hopelessness is generational. We should vote because we can put the people who have the minority community’s best interests in mind. This will allow for equal opportunity in jobs, housing, and better education.

J. Maple 8th

11/3/2018 05:43:34 am

People have fought and died for the future generations to have a say in who is running our country, and we need to take advantage of our ability to create change.

S. Sanders- 1st Period

11/3/2018 05:59:03 am

Yes, J. Maple we have a concept in mind that’s the same and that is voting is an opportunity for change especially if we feel things can be better or different. It’s like at church, most people who talks about what needs to be done is simply talking and not doing. Voting is an action as well it creates change, and it speaks in volume only if the people regardlesss of color/race, but for sure the colored people because of those that fought for where we’re at today.

R. Garcia 8th

11/3/2018 09:53:44 am

I completely agree with your statement and find it interesting how people have the notion that their voice doesn't matter, yet what some fail to realize is that perhaps what's causing this notion is their lack of participation.

I. Florence 8th LHS

11/3/2018 10:47:26 am

I wonder what has caused people to think that our vote does not matter?

T. Falls 6th

11/3/2018 05:47:56 am

Why wouldn’t people wanna vote why would you not wanna exercise your rights. We vote just to show respect to are ancestors, the fight they had to endure, and most important the sacrifices people of color made. Voting is the way that you get your voice in society something your ancestors wish they had . Why would we wanna throw all of their determination away by not going to vote. You can’t lose anything from going to vote but if you don’t then you have no space to talk about what is going on in society government today, when you didn’t take necessary actions to make a change.

J. Gonzalez 2nd

11/3/2018 06:38:51 am

I totally agree with you. Why shouldn't people of color express what our ancestors fought and sacrificed for us. People of color should do every little thing they can to make a change.

Jniquea jackson

11/3/2018 07:50:27 am

Yes your right we should fight for change. But how long ? Our ancestors fought so hard many years with no to little change. Voting should be where we change . I would recommend to vote but we also need the change to begin.

T.Young 2nd period

11/3/2018 08:17:56 am

I agree with you that people of color should feel obligated to vote because of what their grandparents, great aunts, and many more had to go threw for us to have these great opportunities.

F. Aleman 8th

11/3/2018 08:40:48 am

People of color shouldn't have to feel obligated to vote. They should just want to vote for a change in our society.

C.Capel

11/3/2018 08:18:03 am

Exactly! It should be something that is upheld , not torn down.

C.Jones 6th

11/3/2018 09:19:57 am

I agree just as we have the right to vote we have the right not to; but we should.

G.Musa 6th period

11/3/2018 09:46:13 am

Thank you! voting shouldn't be dismissed or belittled. We need better understanding of who's taking over rather than sitting back and watching then resulting to complaining when the wrong person wins, like exit the premises you had your time to be heard yet didn't .

Z. James 8th

11/3/2018 05:57:24 am

Voting should be worshipped within POC community. Our votes should be in remembrance of our ancestors. It’s very ironic that we as POC don’t see the importance in voting. However, our ancestors knew the value and importance of it and fought for it. In honor of those who died for us to be able to vote we should cherish this distinct privilege.

Jniquea jackson

11/3/2018 07:47:27 am

Yes very true. Since our ancestors fought this hard we should also. But this is the 20th century fighting go so long . If we are fighting we need a change. Now the question is who the change come from?

J.Perez 6th pd

11/3/2018 06:01:21 am

People of color fought for the right to vote. They struggled through adversity and now that they have the opportunity to vote they should take full advantage. They should feel obligated to vote not just to honor those who fought for them but to have their voices heard. If a white man feels as if it is his duty to vote then we should feel the same way. Why must another race speak up for us when we can do it as well.

M. Sanchez 6th pd.

11/3/2018 10:12:09 am

At this point it does feel as if the white man is speaking for us. However, there is more minorities than there is white people in this country. If they took voting as serious as serious as they take their looks, society could be different. They choose to focus on everything that means nothing and not the voice that their ancestors fought for.

T. Falls 6th

11/3/2018 11:14:45 am

Yesssssss! They faced adversity for years and struggled for years and we can’t even take 30 minuets out of are time to show respect to the people who gave you that opportunity. Blacks need to speak up so we can achieve the voters outcome we want.

J. Gonzalez 2nd

11/3/2018 06:28:41 am

The reason I think people don't vote is because they don't know whether the person they are voting for is being truthful to what he/she is saying or if they are even worthy of voting for. For example, Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump to me are both lyres and will say anything they need to to get your votes and win and is not worthy of my vote. So when it comes to voting I think that if we have a better understanding of who the people are that are running and know that they are going to make America better as much as they can, then maybe more people would vote

Marqueshia Richardson

11/3/2018 09:21:11 am

that is also another way to think about and i feel like that is why i say i guess they have their reasons. some just don't simply know who they should vote for but i mean you never know who is and is not a liar cause they are all behind screens and social media and it is usually what they do for example when you are at school running for homecoming queen, king, president and you whatever you can weather it is honest or not you do it to get the votes we don't know what your heart is truly like but then again not just voting won't help because at the end of it all your still going to complain but i guess the situation just goes back and forward because then again they want the best for the people an like we all say that one small vote counts so that is completely understandable when you put it that way.

S. Sanders- 1st Period

11/3/2018 06:30:24 am

I will get registered so that I can vote. I have heard some do not register to vote because he or she will then be called for jury duty. The privilege of the right to vote brings about the duty to participate in such duties and this is because we now have a voice and should use it whether it is voting, jury duty, etc. If each person vote as most did when Barak Obama was elected President, as the first black president; then we could continue to make a difference as there had never been a black president better yet a minority status individual elected. In history, our ancestors were a part of a dreadful, bloody Civil War freed enslaved Americans. The Fourteenth Amendment to the Constitution granted African Americans the rights of citizenship. There was a time when colored voters were turned away from state polling places, but Congress passed the Fifteenth Amendment in 1870 so, not only were African Americans free with the right of citizenship also, the right to vote and not be denied by the United States or by any state on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude.” In closing, we were once denied without the opportunity and now we just do not with the opportunity. This is a sign of doing things backwards or not interested in change. I will be dope and vote.

Jniquea jackson

11/3/2018 07:44:41 am

I feel two ways about this topic. First wasted time will not be granted bck. Going to vote is such a good thing, but over the years why are there no change? Will voting effect the way colors live . Are the police officers still going to kill blacks ? Yes mostly likely they will still kill with no punishment. Will be still be called out our names ? Yes we are . I feel voting is important to a certain extent because if there is no change what’s the reason.

F. Aleman 8th

11/3/2018 08:33:55 am

There's no change because we don't try to make a change. We are the first to talk about racism, police brutality, people in office..etc. But what do we do to try to change it? Nothing. Voting is the best thing we have to make a change.

Lloyd Trimble

11/3/2018 09:10:35 am

THANK YOU if we don’t put forth any effort to change how we are treated then what makes anyone expect any difference. Voting is our best bet to actually help ourselves and people like us.

Marqueshia Richardson

11/3/2018 09:14:14 am

No seriously and its like i may be 17 until April 3 but still we have to think about it before hand when we say "i'm not going to go up there and vote" blah, blah, blah and the next thing they say is "oh because this person" and "they just some white people trying to do this" well if you just take the time out of your day to be the small voice heard by just voting then you can say something about it and complain but until then don't complain because it takes more than just one voice when it comes to voting otherwise you will see that 1% on the screen and that's it.

C.Jones 6th

11/3/2018 09:18:19 am

I feel the same way because the president can't change people's emotions he can only try to change laws.

L.Allen 2nd Period

11/3/2018 09:33:00 am

All these questions ask leads to one answer which is "voting" because without you putting your name in the poll shows that you don't want our world to improve or change or have peace among the communities. In the worlds of Martin Luther King "Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter."

C. San Roman

11/3/2018 10:23:43 am

First of all, you talk as if you are going to waste half of your lifetime by voting one time per 4 years, which is very idiotic, and second of all, you cant quit just because you aren't seeing any progress, it takes TIME to see any changes.

T.Young 2nd period

11/3/2018 08:14:17 am

Back in the day, people of color fought to vote and some died trying so people now-a-days should feel obligated to vote. Some people feel like their vote doesn't matter, but that's not true every voice matters. Everyone should feel like they have to vote for each other to make this country great. However, African Americans should go to those polls feeling proud of what their ancestors had to go threw to get them where they are now. In conclusion, “The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don’t have any.” —Alice Walker.

C Jones 6th

11/3/2018 09:16:51 am

I fw the quote

L.Allen 2nd Period

11/3/2018 09:27:53 am

Voting is more than just putting your voice out into the poll so the system could hear it, but voting is about "change" and us as people voting exposes the power we have to improve the world as a whole.

C. Capel

11/3/2018 08:16:50 am

Even though I don’t turn 18 until March ,I wish I could vote. To me voting is a huge way in sharing how you feel and sharing your voice. I think people of color of all people should be the main ones voting as so many things have happened in the culture. I don’t see how if your ancestors fought to have such things why not use it to your advantage? You get one chance ,one life ,one time to do something so if your choice is not to vote you cannot be mad at what happens because you didn’t help in trying to fix things for the future.

Marqueshia Richardson

11/3/2018 09:07:46 am

so true, when i'm at home and watching the t.v and hear "man the done let him in office this is crazy" but you didn't even go vote your vote matters. Not only that but its is literally self explanatory it literally does matter cause if you don't vote then what? you are going to complain because you let him in you were the last vote that didn't vote hope your happy and that is sometimes what i think but i guess they have their reasons.

T. Jones 2nd

11/3/2018 09:38:21 am

I completely agree. We have the opportunity to help & some still decide not to. We can not expect better without putting in effort.

G.Musa 6th period

11/3/2018 09:41:45 am

That's absolutely right Miss Capel, Most teenagers don't involve themselves in voting because they feel like they don't need to but as technology is advancing in causes a spark in them to vote, with every twist and turn you see signs to vote for the running candidates. You only live once so why not vote just to say you did it.

R.Hannon 6th period

11/3/2018 08:22:55 am

Omg , do you realize how bad I want to go in on how much it matters when it comes to voting. If you’re are 18 and older you better be getting out and casting your voice to what we love in everyday. People have DIED , been BEATEN and I mean have put a WAR fighting to speak in a controlled civilized manner that we call voting today. It is very important that all people of color , race , gender should participate in voting.

Lloyd Trimble

11/3/2018 09:08:23 am

I strongly agree with your statement, we shouldn’t waste our opportunities to make ourselves be heard. Everyone should go out and vote and make sure that we get our message across

M. Sanchez 6th pd.

11/3/2018 10:02:40 am

Everyone should vote regardless of the color of your skin. The young adults don't seem to care about the difference their voice can make or they are it as a waste of time. They tend not to care until it actually affects them in a tremendous way.

F. Aleman 8th

11/3/2018 08:38:23 am

I think that everyone, especially black people, should take the advantage of voting. At one point in time blacks couldn't even vote. Voting is very important, it's our way to make our voices know. Voting also impacts our society. Who we put in office should represent us but if we don't vote, what do we expect to get done?

Marqueshia Richardson

11/3/2018 09:04:06 am

That is exactly what i am saying because when everything was set and done and you go on twitter and see the celebrities crying 'no he is in office what are we going to do?" well did you vote that last vote could have prevented it but no sit back and have your cup of tea on the couch and not vote then there was a rude awakening.

T.Jones 2nd

11/3/2018 09:28:43 am

I completely agree. People of color having the right to vote is a powerful thing and we sometimes just hand our power away when we don’t vote.

Marqueshia Richardson

11/3/2018 08:42:13 am

i like this like honestly i sometimes do get use to mot realizing my mistakes but my mom has taught me to be honest simply by watching her as a kid as she taught me always tell the truth and i make mistakes all the time i'm currently working on improving my mistakes cause i know that's how i am going to improve by simply improving not changing who i am but simply acknowledging my mistake and making correction even though it hurts to be corrected sometimes, you still have to say"who cares we all make mistakes now lets correct them" . you know?

J Chandler 6th

11/3/2018 08:51:42 am

If we did not have the right to vote, then we will still be fighting for their rights. As “my Nordie’s quote of America are right to vote is our freedom. It gives us a say about who we want running our country and if we don’t vote it’s like giving that freedom to anybody. Letting anybody come in our country and run it however we wan if we did not have the right to vote, then we will still be fighting for that right. As “minorities quote of America our right to vote is our freedom. It gives us a seat about who we want running our country and if we don’t vote it’s like giving that up that privilege. Why wouldn’t we want a say about who is running our country. And for the people who don’t vote...don’t complain!

I. Jones 6th Period

11/3/2018 10:17:27 am

I agree, if we don't like how the country is being ran, then we need to vote. Our voices won't be heard UNLESS we vote. We always complain about our current president yet some people that are complaining didn't go out and vote.

Marqueshia Richardson

11/3/2018 09:00:35 am

honestly i never really paid much attention to it i'm not even 18 yrs of age yet i'm still 17 but when i think about i say yes every vote counts we cant just sit back and not vote and then when someone like trump gets in office we sit back and complain about it SHOULD HAVE SIMPLY JUST VOTED l mean seriously think about it if every voter just said "oh my vote does not cont" we might as well not even be voting that means we have a right to change it and then that is it and then when we don't and something happens we cry about it but then again i'm not even 18 yet so maybe i just don't know anything about all this voting.

Lloyd Trimble

11/3/2018 09:05:48 am

I believe that people of color should make the effort to go out and vote because, although it doesn’t seem like it to some people, our votes matter. If you believe that we are going through injustices then why not try everything you can in your power to correct these situations from happening. People of color skipping out on voting is exactly what they want us to do. They want us to not speak or voice so they can just do whatever they want and run this country based on their beliefs.

C.Jones 6th

11/3/2018 09:13:12 am

I'm 17 so I can't vote but voting isn't really a big deal to me. Only the electoral college votes matter and they don't have to vote based on numbers, they can do whatever they want. It's more complicated than just voting, and it's not for me. If I vote for somebody and they dont win I would be mad. Because I would feel like I wanted my time for something that might or might not even affect me.

C. San Roman

11/3/2018 10:17:32 am

People need to understand that there are more things to vote for than just the president. For example we also have to vote for our senator, who will then vote for the president he sees more fit to be qualified.

R. Garcia 8th

11/3/2018 09:14:07 am

Humans are driven by purpose—the thing that gives our actions meaning. As in the history of the United States, during the civil rights movement, the idea of people of color securing rights for themselves and for their future generations gave a purpose to the pain, the suffering, and humiliation they endured during this period. Had no change been achieved, all the suffering would have been in vain. Today, the refusal of people of color to vote, similarly renders the struggle of their ancestors pointless. And so, for this reason, people of color should feel obligated to uphold the rights inherited by their ancestors by voting.

L.Allen 2nd Period

11/3/2018 09:21:08 am

People of our color should go out an vote not because your told to but for specific reasons especially in this day age. For example, we of our own kind is suffering in population as us color bodies are being brutality beaten or killed to death by authority. In addition, I believe that when us African Americans get arrested the white authority panics or falls under pressure to make them react in a disorderly fashion that can affect lives, because we as black bodies are known for being hostile and threatening to people and most of the time other races. And people of color today have been protesting ever since the killing of Treyvon Martins and Sterling Brown but as protesting increase don't you think voting is a opportunity for change to start in communities and finally have some peace between the people an government.

I. Jones 6th Period

11/3/2018 10:00:01 am

I totally agree, people of color should definitely go vote. If we want our voices to be heard then we should use our given rights to vote .

Jordan b

11/3/2018 11:30:32 am

That is very true

T. Jones 2nd

11/3/2018 09:26:25 am

People of color should feel as if it is their duty to vote every year! Everyone should feel obligated to vote, but people of color especially. No person of color should live their normal life, doing as they please, knowing that their ancestors gave up their life just for us to be able to vote today. Our ancestors fought for something that is given to us and for us to not take advantage of the opportunity is very inconsiderate. As well as not voting, we complain. The only way to work towards getting what we want, or who we want in office is to vote.

K. phillips 6th

11/3/2018 10:12:31 am

I agree , it should be there duty every year ! They should just make it a family tradition lol but seriously if we all voted then changes could happen . We will be one step closer so something we want

G.Musa 6th period

11/3/2018 09:37:20 am

People of color should feel proud to vote because every vote counts and when the people have a say in it, it's called popular sovereignty. Without the right for p.o.c to vote we'll still be marching and causing riots due to wanting to be involved in society and choosing our leaders of tomorrow because we want to be able to trust who we hand our future over to and by the looks of it we didn't do an excellent Job by voting in Trump. People mostly ignore the stress of voting due to them not wanting to be called for Jury Duty and more. For example; My uncle always calls my dad around times when the poll comes around just to remind him to cast his votes in, it never fails. We need more people like that to encourage their peers so we won't complain when results are in. Voting in our modern times is a way of nonverbal support and agreement. In conclusion, Voting is highly important because our future is at stake here, Go out there and be heard through voting.

K.phillips 6th

11/3/2018 10:10:50 am

EXACTLY! colored people shouldn’t feel like there vote isn’t counted when it is . If all colored people got together and vote a change could happen

I. Jones 6th Period

11/3/2018 09:52:20 am

People are not obligated to do anything but if they want to see a change in the political world or the world period, they need to vote. I am not old enough to vote yet but when I am, I will definitely exercise my right to vote. Our ancestors fought and sacrificed themselves so we could soon have the right to vote so our voices will be heard. Yet young people STILL do not vote yet the want to see a change. Whenever there is a chance to vote, I believe everyone should go out and vote. We have the right to, so why don't we ?

M. Sanchez 6th pd.

11/3/2018 09:58:11 am

White people have the highest voting rate in America. They have had this opportunity since the government was established and people of color have one of the lowest voting rates. People are constantly saying they want change but won't make a simple vote that can make a change. All people of color have a past and family members that sacrificed everything they had just to have a vote and these young people of color don't seem to care. Bring able to vote is a privilege, it can make a difference in the long run. Not voting is why we have the president we have today because "Voting doesn't do anything." Use your voice to the full extent because it does count.

N. Medina 6th

11/3/2018 10:59:36 am

I agree I saw many people complaining about Donald Trump becoming president and how he would be the end of our country as we know it, but those main people did not want to vote because they believed it would not matter and they would choose whoever they wanted anyways.

K. Phillips 6th

11/3/2018 10:08:51 am

As much colored people complain about the world not being fair they should be the main ones coming together and voting . We should stop assuming the worst out of situations and speak up and fix them . We should take advantage of voting because they could just put anyone in that position and this country could really be in trouble. Our ancestors didn’t have the privilege to vote but they faught hard for us to get to where we at so let’s take advantage of this privilege.

Estevan Salas 6th

11/3/2018 10:44:59 am

I believe that people of color should be educated on the things that their great grandparents went through just for us to have this right. What we take for granted haunts this country every day but yet we do nothing about it. Everyone calls for a change but not many ever follow up with action or even try to educate those in their community.

T.Tate 8th

11/3/2018 10:09:19 am

I believe Color people should commit to voting because we need to honor what our ancestors have died for just to make sure it’s a better future for us . It’s a lot of color people in this world that run their mouth so much about what need to be fixed and what they don’t like , but never feel the need to vote . Voting is very powerful and a lot of things can be improved and get fixed just by voting. So I believe us color people should take advantage of our voting rights .So many of us take it for granted and that’s not ok. Every color person should feel obligated to vote no matter what , our ancestors didn’t go through pain and suffering just for us not to take advantage of voting .

C. San Roman

11/3/2018 10:09:48 am

It is essential for people of color to vote, as it is essential for them to take care of them selves. It is only through voting in which we can change the way things currently are, and for people to say ''it wont change anything'' is basically saying ''i don't really care'', because there is no reason for any person of color to ignore a right that our ancestors died fighting for. How would you feel if you were to find out that your posterity are wasting the opportunity to do something so vital that you died fighting for? That would make me feel sad, not angry, sad because my posterity would be so blinded to their own stupidity as to not use a powerful weapon that is called voting, to change their lives for the better, and if people of color do not vote, than they do not have the right to whine, and cry about how painful and pitiful their lives are, when they wasted an opportunity to make a change.

S.Johnson 7th/8th

11/3/2018 10:11:07 am

Colored people are the main ones being mistreated and not getting the equality we deserve.Therefore we should be the main one voting and trying to force a change in our society. Our ancestors fought long and hard for us to get here and we should take advantage of this moment and exercise our rights. The saying “my vote doesn’t count” is false and worn out. Every vote counts and can make a huge difference. Therefore, colors should feel very obligated to vote.

Estevan Salas 6th

11/3/2018 10:41:53 am

Colors should feel obligated to vote of course but why dont they? Have you encouraged anyone around you to vote for the rights of your people or are you a part of the issue too? People of color should motivate eachother to make the changes within these communities especially when it comes to voting. We will forever be stronger together than we are seperate but the general population will never understand the power we have over the state of Texas.

D.Molo 8th

11/3/2018 11:23:59 am

Truly! Vote to improve the present circumstance as well as vote to settle on long haul choices better. Vote in favor of individuals who care about ethnic minorities. Vote in favor of the best to get the best.

J.Maple 8th

11/3/2018 11:21:16 am

Yes! Vote to not just to make the current situation better but vote to make long term decisions better. Vote for people who care about people of color. Vote for the best to get the best.

D.Gadson 6th

11/3/2018 10:22:35 am

Black people should vote because they always have something to say when someone republican is in the office. Just to think about what other colored people did in the past with the protest and fighting. We should be grateful of every moment and use what they accomplished towards voting. Instead of being in the streets trying to be noticed be recognized through VOTING. Our colored people are to lazy to get up and go vote.

K. Banks 6th

11/3/2018 10:39:41 am

People of color complain about republicans being in the office when they could’ve easily helped prevent it.

Jordan b

11/3/2018 11:28:00 am

I agree with your statment, atleast when you vote on something or atleast complain about somthing it would be noticed

K. Banks 6th

11/3/2018 10:29:52 am

Voting is a way of expressing yourself in politics. People of color complain about seeing no changes in the system when they can influence the decisions being made by voting. Not feeling obligated to vote is a major setback because of the people that fought to give you this right. By feeling as if your vote doesn’t count could only be true if you choose not to. Overall casting your vote could help bring about a better future.

Ant Breedlove

11/3/2018 10:36:37 am

The real question was if it’s right for colored people to vote. Apparently reading is not what everyone does. I feel as though regardless of how colored skins feel, you should vote. Who cares what your opinion is in the end. If you vote great! If not you should shut up and not have anything to say.....as everyone says, PERIOD!

Estevan Salas 6th

11/3/2018 10:38:16 am

People of color, whether black or brown, should realize what a difference voting can change. Many adults like my father just shrug it off and claim that their one vote isnt going no benefit anyone. When people of color unite their wants/needs get addressed and out there. Take the whole Beto ORouke thing as an example. Beto was considered one of the biggest underdogs in the Texas campaign but as soon as i saw his name on my twitter timeline it stuck. I saw my people, rooting for this man that was for my people. I saw more people paying attention to the things happening with immagration right now and that in itself should tell you that your voice, your opinions, and your VOTE matters. VOTE BETO (((:

N. Medina 6th

11/3/2018 10:54:44 am

I too have noticed that more of my Hispanic people have took an interest in voting this year because they have realized how serious the immigration situations are and want to make a difference to help out.

J. Butler 6th LHS

11/3/2018 11:24:02 am

I think if all colored races came together we would be the majority by margin. We want safety and fairness then we should treat our selves and show the government we deserve it. Get the bad stigma of voting and there’s no chances out your head and vote for a better cause.

J.Hurd 2nd link

11/3/2018 10:40:10 am

We need to start going out and voting and also researching the candidates we are voting for. It doesn't make any sense to send hate and complain about someone being in the office if you couldn't go out to the polls like everyone else. Our community really needs to stop saying that "our voices won't be heard", because that can change if we start voting.

D. Hearne 8th

11/3/2018 11:58:05 am

Too many people say that our voices won't be heard. But what happens when a large number of people speak out at once? It catches the attention of the people.

I. Florence 8th LHS

11/3/2018 10:40:54 am

People of color do not always realize that we are the fruition of our ancestors hard work, hopes, and dreams. Our ancestors faced dangerous and persistent opposition to get the right to vote, and even experienced manipulation at the polls when they did get the right to vote. We should feel obligated to vote because it shows that we acknowledge the strides our ancestors made and that we care for our future. Voting will ensure a better outcomes for us. For examples, more democrats could lead to more laws that help minorities.

B. Haynes 8th

11/3/2018 11:45:02 am

Exactly. And things aren’t the best for people of color even now in America, so the things we vote for today can positively impact the future.

N. Medina 6th

11/3/2018 10:51:02 am

People of color should be the main ones voting because we are always the ones saying we don’t receive justice for the unfair treatment we get or about how our voices are never heard. Our ancestors were the main ones who fought for our equal right to vote only for us to completely let that go to waste. If we want to change the system to make it better for us then we should feel obligated to want to change that instead of complaining all the time. Simply saying that “our votes don’t count,” is just being straight up lazy. The whole reason behind being able to have this opportunity is to change our leaders to those who can make the lives of people of color better. We should feel some sense of honor that we were giving such a choice simply by giving a vote.

J. Butler 6th LHS

11/3/2018 11:13:27 am

I agree with completely. If you feel like you’re getting bullied say something. The amount of ignorance behind, “We don’t matter” is what is keep us from being heard. But no one knows or even what’s to know who’s running or what’s at stake.

B. Haynes 8th

11/3/2018 11:44:07 am

I agree. People of color should vote for their voices to be heard in the process of electing of anything. Besides, we’re Americans just as much as anyone else.

D. Molo 8th

11/3/2018 11:02:18 am

Like it says in the commentary above, out ancestors fought for us to have the luxuries they didn’t. Not voting and sitting in the back of the bus makes it seem like all that they went through was for nothing. We owe it to our ancestors to at least continue their work, and fight for POC to be more involved in society.

J. Butler 6th LHS

11/3/2018 11:05:37 am

Minority’s and colored people don’t understand that we are products of our past and history. We should take full advantage of the chance to make our voices to be heard. If we have any chance of making a difference the first step is voting. We need to research and candidacy. Allowing our voices to be heard is important.

J. Maple 8th

11/3/2018 11:14:42 am

This is a valid comment. I believe that you should vote. Who’s it going to hurt taking 10 mins out of your life to determine who is making the biggest decision in the world?

Jordan b (1st period)

11/3/2018 11:21:48 am

I feel like when you vote it can go along way. Voting isnt just there for you do it, but you have a reason and purpose for why you did that. Even though you my feel as if your vote doesnt court or reach the goal you had voting for whatever your situation is, you still took time out of your day to address it in a political manner.

J. Mills 2nd pd.

11/3/2018 11:21:58 am

The extent people of color should feel obligated to uphold their right to vote is when voting for something or someone important. If they want a new law in place, a new mayor, or president then they should feel obligated to vote. Honestly, people of color should vote for whatever they want to vote for even if it is voting for something more simple than a law or representative. After all, voting is a right and people of color should be able to use that right as freely as they want.

D.Molo 8th

11/3/2018 11:29:20 am

This is a valid comment. I believe that you should vote. Who’s it going to hurt taking 10 mins out of your life to determine who is making the biggest decision in the world?

Jordan McCarter P.2

11/3/2018 11:36:31 am

I don’t think anyone should feel obligated to do anything they don’t want to do but I’m very supportive of the idea of voting. I am aware of the journey our ancestors took upon to make all things that are normal to us possible. I also believe that we should take heed of the benefits our ancestors worked so hard on to get. I think we should use our voices and do all that we possibly can to ensure we make a change and it be positively influential to our society. Frankly it seems as though we always have so much to say about the issues society face but don’t use the advantages giving to us to make change happen. Voting is a step forward that I think all people should take if they want to see real change.

J earl

11/3/2018 10:07:25 pm

Us as an society wants something to change but don’t want to take the time to change it . All you have to do is vote. Like you said voting is an step forward.

B. Haynes 8th

11/3/2018 11:42:58 am

I don’t know know how many times I’ve heard that voting is one the most important rights an American can have, and I agree. Voting is the foundation of what our country can become, and people of color choosing not to vote will only backfire in the future. That’s not to say that all people of color are Democrats, but either way, it’s still important for voices to be heard. Our presidents, our state senators, bills, laws—all dependent on voting. What do you want your America to be?

D. Hearne 8th

11/3/2018 11:55:46 am

Those who choose not to let their voicibe heard when it counts are the main omesomeswho complain about the outcome. Had they just taken the chance they has things might've been different.

M. Mason 1st

11/3/2018 11:44:20 am

People of all color should vote. It is very important that they do. Today there are many people who cannot vote because they changed the requirements to vote. There are some people who are in office that have opinions that people of color disagree with. This is an example of why people of color should vote so that their voice can be heard. It also helps to vote because it helps the future generations. In the future I will vote and doing that would make me feel like my vote changed something.

J earl

11/3/2018 10:04:47 pm

I totally agree because people used to always tell me why do you vote it doesn’t count. But are voice needs to be heard. Voting will change the world again and again

J. Maple 8th LHS

11/3/2018 11:48:05 am

Though there were thousands of people that fought for minorities to have equal rights as whites, such as voting, the choice is ultimately up to the person. We can try to convince them on why they should exercise their right to vote, but they will always do what they want.

D. Hearne 8th

11/3/2018 11:54:13 am

The amount of time, effort, and risk that African Americans put in to gain our right to vote should be enough of a driving force for us to vote. They didn't get sprayed by water hoses and attacked by dogs just for future generations to sit back and "throw" their vote away. I woouwget out there and vote because I can and no one can stop me. When thousands of people say "One vote doesn't matter", that's thousands of missed opportunities.

J earl

11/3/2018 10:02:38 pm

Everybody wants to be heard why not vote. Young adults as an society always say our votes don’t count. Why should it hurt for you to take a couple minutes out of your time to vote. I say vote because back in the day they died and fought for us to vote and have some types of benefits of us in our new generation. Voting goes a long way.

Ant Breedlove

11/3/2018 10:58:30 pm

Sorry “PEOPLE OF COLOR”

H Aleman 8th period

12/4/2018 03:40:37 am

People of color should feel the most obligated to vote over any other group of people. Our ancestors went through hell and back to get us where we are today. They suffered beatings, vicious rapes. losing their families, being dehumanized and existing without rights. All of this, so that we could exist as free thinking members of society. Why wouldn't we use our opportunity to vote? In a way,voting is a way of honoring those who died for me to be free, and I think minorities need to understand and appreciate the value of our vote.

Aaliyah Crow 3rd period

12/19/2018 10:04:36 am

I feel like every colored person should use their right to vote. Our ancestors went through a lot just so we can even have the option to vote. Todays generations has the option to change a lot of things by voting and we choose not to.

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