There has been
a lot of excitement over the years in the Silver State. The city of Las Vegas
has hosted major conventions, the NBA All-Star game, along with an NBA playoff
game between the Los Angeles Lakers and Portland Trailblazers, music award
shows, world championship boxing matches, and even the jump performed by the
late Evil Knieval. And now as we welcome in the new year, 2008, the Silver State
branches off into a new realm;
the
presidential caucus. No more will Nevada and even more so, Las Vegas, just be
considered
‘Sin City.’
Our state has
taken the initiative by holding the Democrat and Republican Caucus’ on
January 19, 2008. We will have a major say in who will win the primary
presidential election. That means that our voce (voice) will be heard and
should be
represented by
whoever ends up seated in the Oval Office come the November general election.
So remember to
take part in this political process. The caucus, though different than the
normal button pushing ballot is something we should all take seriously. It is
truly an exciting time for our wonderful state that again is the fastest growing
in the nation.
If you have
never taken part in the political process and you are of age, then you must
participate in the 2008 vote. Make it a New Year’s resolution if you must. (I
made a New Year’s resolution when I was 13, never to make another New Year’s
resolution… and I’ve stuck to it.)
Remember it
isn’t just the next four years that matters, because whoever becomes President
of the United States will be implementing policy that will lend itself
decades into the future. When the most important office in the free world is
left open, the person who fills the spot has to live with many decisions that
have been made by his or her
predecessor.
I cannot say it
enough. If you are a true American then act upon what your forefather’s
created when signing the Declaration of Independence. No matter what your
political affiliation is, you have the right and responsibility to use it. Don’t
waste what people have died for in so many wars. We are free to pursue a life of
Liberty and Justice for all.
Good luck Las
Vegas and America, and may all of you have a prosperous new year.
