Here's Hoping

Regardless of the political affiliations we all have - and regardless of who any of us voted for - this election seemed to bring out the masses - people who generally sat in the background quietly spoke up, stood up, participated. The outcome is what it is. Perhaps the new interest in politics generated by this election can continue through the term. 

Emi's interest in this election and every issue around it was inspiring and very interesting to watch. While it may not have had the outcome she hoped for, I think the passion she put into it will continue on - and she learned more by her own interest than any Civics course could ever have taught her. Actually - I seem to have learned more by her interest than I ever cared to in Civics - partially due to her incessant political conversations - and partially because she casually forgot to turn off Headline News when she went to bed  - thereby subconsciously subjecting me to the days headlines over and over and over - as I attempted to sleep.