Supporting Our Country

I read an article in the Daily Herald today about the Ronald Reagan Academy in Springville. On Wednesday night students gathered together to listen to state Senator, Mark Madsen, U.S. Senate candidates Tim Bridgewater and Attoryney General Mark Shurtleff, as well as Governor Gary Herbert. I think it is great to have public forums that allow our children to learn about politics and gain leadership skills. Regardless of one's political affiliation, I believe our future leaders need to really understand how the country is run. If our chidren grow up without a good understanding of the history of our country, as well as its current situation, how will they ever know how to be strong leaders? I get excited to read about events, such as this one, that tell about how the students feel about being future leaders. In this article, one boy was quoted who has a desire to become Mayor one day. A girl was quoted who, although she wants to just lead a normal life, said she would be sure to always vote. I think it is important to teach our children to vote so that we can always stay a democratic society. My favorite quote from the article was a girl who said, "Part of taking responsibility is supporting the candidates we believe in. The country is only as good as the people that lead it and we are the people that lead." I couldn't have said it better myself. To read this article, visit http://heraldextra.com/news/local/south/springville/article_1cf25a9d-d23c-5d46-9ec2-f539ac5f6e40.html