You always hear about how important it is to vote.
It’s your right, nay, it’s your obligation as a citizen of this great country to participate in democracy.
But voting is such a hassle.
First, you have to register.
Then, you have to buy a bigger mailbox to hold all the “information” you will be receiving from candidates, political action committees and other interested parties.
Then, you have to actually try to learn something about the issues and candidates for which you will be voting.
Last, but not least, you must find your way to a polling place on the appointed day within the designated timeframe.
Who has the time?
Why should you care who gets to make the decisions that will affect your college life?
The seven members of the L.A. Community College District board of trustees are only responsible for setting fees, approving educational programs and individual course offerings, managing all campus buildings and properties and allocating a budget of more than $1.14 billion.
It’s a good bet that your views and interests will be represented by someone just like you.
Oh, wait…according to The Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement, only 22 percent of eligible voters between the ages of 18 and 29 in the West bothered to vote in the 2006 mid-term election.
Numerous studies show that the people who vote tend to be older, whiter and wealthier than the general population.
But we’re sure they’re looking out for your best interests.
So don’t worry your pretty little head about the March 6 election. Someone else will do it.
That guy with the huge signs on his front lawn quoting scripture and predicting judgment day will definitely be at the polls.
Plenty of Pierce College’s neighbors will be voting for the candidates they think will represent the homeowners’ best interests.
Members of the teachers’ union will also definitely be inking their ballots.
And don’t bother to go to Web sites like that sponsored by the non-partisan League of Women Voters (smartvoter.org) to learn more about the LACCD board of trustees candidates….
Because someone else will do it.