Amelia Weil (freshman in Central Junior High School) says...

Because it's important for voters to know what's going on so they can make an educated decision when they go to the polls.

Nate Davis (freshman in CJHS) says...

So that we're in a position to negotiate the laws we live by and influence our policies abroad.

Anthony Hurtado (seventh-grader in CJHS) says...

I think it's important so that you can choose how you want to live in your community.

Daphnie Goff (freshman in CJHS) says...

You have to stay informed so that you know if the people running for office are the people you want making decisions for you.

Justin Bethea (eighth-grader in CJHS) says...

So that you can make sure everything is fair and that no one is getting left out.

Raven Jacques (eighth-grader in home school) says...

Because the world needs to change.

Nick Trybom (freshman in CJHS) says...

Because people all have their own opinions. If you don't vote for people who share your point of view, then you're not going to like the way everything is being run.