The Conversation in the Backseat: Who are you Voting For?
Bella- “Gillian, who are you voting for?”
Gillian-”That guy, McCain.”
Bella-”Why?”
Gillian- “I want to meet him, he can be my friend.”
Bella-” Aren’t you voting Obama? Cause, Obama will make better schools. Don’t you want better schools?”
Gillian-”Um, I think I will eat lunch”
Bella-”DOn’t you want someone who cares about the poor?”
Gillian-”I’m hungry.”
Mom-”Bell, Gilli can vote for whoever she wants.”
Bella- “But Mom, McCain isn’t very nice.”
Mom-”Well, if Gillian thinks McCain will make a goodfriend, she should vote for him.”
Bella- “But, I think Obama is better.”
This was an actual conversation between my 6.5 yr old and my 4 yr old on our way home from picking up the 4yr old.
I am very proud of my children. I am especially pleased to hear that they are fairly informed for such young children. Bella is quite upset that her sister is voting for the other candidate but at least they can discuss the rational behind their choices.
Tomorrow we will take the entire family out to vote. In a slightly off topic vote- I am a bit concerned with the decision to move our polling location. We recieved the notice last week- I am concerned that many people will be unable to vote becuase they weren’t aware of the change.
Edited to add-After watching a video of Barack Obama- Gillian has changed her vote.
Posted on November 3rd, 2008 by karen
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