A note on the vote

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With the election less than a week away, it's time to start thinking about how your vote will influence the next four years.

On health: 46 million Americans are uninsured. Are you covered by your parents' plan? Will you still be after graduation? What kind of coverage do you want to receive at your first job?

On employment: Minimum wage reform, workplace standards laws, maternity/paternity leave, and equal pay for equal work are all up for debate.

On the environment: How about wildlife protection, pollution and emission standards, and global warming?

On education: What kind of school did you go to? Was it well-funded? Is it still well-funded? Do you believe in vouchers or charter schools or magnet schools? What do you think about teacher tenure and teacher salaries?

On the economy: Policy in the next four years will drastically shape our economy. Want to prevent another crisis or fix the one we're in?

On the war: We've been in Iraq for over five years now. What do you think should be done? Should we stay there? If so, for how long? Should we leave? If so, when and under what circumstances?

On foreign policy: How should we deal with international threats? What is our role on the international stage?

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There are two very different candidates with two very different plans. No matter who you vote for, your vote, and the votes of others like you, will make a difference.
If you voted absentee already, that's great. If you're waiting to send your ballot in, go ahead. If you're registered in Vermont, have fun getting that great "I Voted" sticker from town hall.

The future belongs to those who show up. Go vote.