young and uninformed

I have decided that here at the University of Oregon we are a haven of foward liberal thinking and it is intoxicating. I agree that it is such a great time for change no matter the candidate. Democracy only works when it changes every so many years; Plus, as of now it seems that what is going on in America is not really working.
I do wonder how the hell did we get here and yes, I can look at all the facts (blah blah blah), but it is just really disconcerting. That is really all I have to say on that topic.
Another point about University of Oregon; it is easy to get caught up in the hu bub of this univeristy, but lately I have been feeling my cyncism sneak in. As I get asked to vote 400 times a day( not an exaggeration) I find myself reply YES! AT MY CURRENT ADDRESS! I appreciate that they are trying to get people to vote, but I think that at a point it should be safe to assume that everyone knows that in America you get to vote if you are 18 and a citizen--I mean isn't that partly the basis of America's appeal??????
One more thought: This campus is bubbling with people making uninformed election choices. this worries me. I don't understand why anyone would vote and not read all about a candidates and measures; plus, if you are choosing to thrust your opinion upon me (with signs and things)--you better know what the hell you are talking about. Not just shouting.
The end for now--maybe my next post will be an upper ;)