By Kristin Mason
This is mainly for the younger generation and the few that think there is no reason to vote.
We are all vain and selfish in our own ways, so why not direct it to this election? If you have no other reason to vote, then just do it to be selfish. I mean, we are making history, either way it goes. Either our next president will be considered one of the best because he will restore what I believe to be one of the worst presidents has left, or this nation will have its first black president. Either way, this will be in history books. So why not have a story to tell your children or grandchildren, or even your great-grandchildren, about how you were a part of all of it? Be selfish and say it was your vote that helped change the world and make history. Be selfish and say you had a part in the choice of president. Go all out and say it was your vote that determined who got elected! It could very well be the truth.
But if you haven’t voted, or don’t want to vote, then you can’t tell those stories. While all the other children are in class talking about how their parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles and so forth were a part of it all, with voting stories, your child will sit in silence. How would that make you feel?
This is a time to be proud that we have the privilege not just to vote, but also to see history being made first-hand. So, if for no other reason but selfishness, go out and vote! The polls don’t close until 7 p.m. Will you have a groundbreaking history story for your next generation? I will!
Kristin Mason is a junior from Oklahoma City.