Letter to the Editor for November 07, 2007

Dear Editor,

The country benefits when young people vote. The Occidental Campus Democrats believe unequivocally that politics matter. To this end, we are determined to engage, activate, and mobilize our classmates in the political process.

Last fall 2 million more young people turned out to vote than during the 2002 election. As a result, our new congress passed the College Cost Reduction Act. This bill reduced the cost of college by almost $5000 dollars for college students, at no additional cost to the taxpayers.

2008 is a crucial election year for young people and for all Americans. At Oxy, we intend to register 200 new voters of any political party so they too can participate in the political process- a vehicle for change. Voter registration is the first in a series of conversations we will have with our peers about politics and why it is important to us and all young people. Please join us in the quad Wednesday and Thursday as we do our part to change the country.

(We will also have free candy)

Sincerely,
The Occidental Campus Democrats