The role that this little state plays in American politics is a charming, anachronistic slice of Americana. Whatever its merits, the process provides those of us who are 18 years old (OK....or older) great power and great voice. In assembly, Phil Goodnow clarified the primary process, afterwhich Sarah Will conducted a spontaneous straw poll of our preferences. At first, it seemed that few wanted to play along.... Finally, she asked those in support of Obama to stand, and youth spoke.
We then clarified the fact that 18-year-olds at Proctor can register and vote spontaneously. These are not 18-year-olds. These are George Emeny's geometry students tackling tangents.
Here are some more future voters. Perhaps they'll make the difference in 2012.
This photograph captures solidarity at lunch.
Back to the primary. Abby and Courtney have their identification in hand, and are ready to exercise their civic right and responsibility.
Zach, Brooks and Travis (from MA., VT. and CT, respectively) are registering to make a difference in New Hampshire.
Meanwhile, some who do not qualify to vote in this chaotic process make a difference through volunteer community service by raking snow off of the roof of a local neighbor.
