duodecimus: voting.

Yes, even Paris Hilton agrees that you should vote.

Students must vote during the 'Students' Election because... well, because it's a duty of every citizen (in this context, students can be considered the citizen of a learning institution) to vote and choose their leaders.

As a collective that celebrates democracy, there's no other way to show our love for the system by practicing what we believe in. In this case, elections as a way of demonstrating democracy. And it's imperative that those who lead us is chosen by the majority of the people, as opposed to appointing one because these chosen leaders are going to be the voice of the students. (Or at least, the majority of the students)

Firstly, voting in the Students Election gives us a chance to get our voices heard and our rights as students protected. If there's no one to represent the students, then there's no one to actually sound our opinions and thoughts to those who 'rules' us (in this case, the University)

Secondly, voting in the Students Election gives us opportunities to make informed choices. As the candidates are going to be campaigning like mad for us to vote for them, this will make them inform us of their goals, platform statements, and also their manifesto.

Third and lastly, voting in the Students Election educates us on how the voting system actually works and this teaches us how the General Elections are held. Students who had never voted for any political parties or entities (because they are too young or unregistered) will get a taste of voting and hopefully, it prepares them to vote for the 'real' elections.

To sum it all up, students should vote in the 'Students' Elections because of the benefits it brings to the students themselves. So, did you vote during the last 'Students' Election? You did? Good for you. That's a good citizen right there. Ahaha. 

And that's it for this entry. Signing off (sorry, no music videos this time. I'm too tired to search for 'em)


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