Caucus

Last night, I went to a caucus meeting for the first time. I have joined the fight for a few different bills, and I received some e-mails encouraging me to become a delegate so that my voice can be heard in the upcoming election. I really had never considered myself to be very politically active. I really try to vote, and I try to make educated decisions when I do. I try to pick candidates that have the same value system that I do, and I try to pick people who will take the country in the direction I am comfortable with. Most of the time I end up picking "the lesser of two evils."

Last night, as I went to the caucus meeting, the school where the meeting was held was very packed! The District chairwoman who was conducting the meeting let us know that they had been told to plan for 150 to 200 people. The auditorium we were sitting in could seat 600, and it was standing room only in there. It was really a neat experience once we made it through the crowds.

One of the items of business last night was reading the Republican Statement for our area. It was amazing. I realized that I have given up on a lot of the ideals that I have for our country because I believe that they are impossible. When the statement was read last night, I realized that I was in a room filled with people who had the same concerns and goals for our country that I have, and they are willing to fight for them. There were many times during the reading when the people in the room broke out in spontaneous applause. I am really glad I went.

Last time I went to vote, I remember looking at the ballot, and wondering who on earth said these particular men were the ones to be on the ballot. Now I know. I was elected (by the 10 people who showed up from my precinct) to be one of the county delegates. We elected two county, and two state delegates. I am excited to be a part of this process, and to learn more about my state's legislature as I help choose whose name will go on the ballot.