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Political style takes attention from real issues
By Jennifer Waters
On September 12, 2012
A look that originated on the runways in 2011, gray nail polish, has officially gone
mainstream.
"Equal parts Katy Perry and high school goth, the color was an unusual choice for a
political figure, no less a woman over 30. But Michelle Obama doesn't follow style rules,
she reinvents them," according to scoophorizon.com.
This is (unfortunately) one of the main messages coming out of the First Lady's inspiring
speech delivered at the Democratic National Convention.
The top results when looking for the speech online are either about her 21-day chip-free
nail polish or her dazzling attire. There's nothing about the real reason she was there: to
show what she and her husband stand for and the values they plan to carry through the
election.
"By the second day of the convention, Michelle's gray nails were still intact and beauty
bloggers were on a mission to identify her polish of choice. Was it Chanel? O.P.I.?"
Thank goodness a Wall Street Journal reporter was able to solve the polish mystery with
the answer "Artistic Nail Design Soak Off Colour Gloss in 'Vogue.'"
Many viewers didn't hear an impassioned speech about her husband's hard work and
the struggles they have faced as a family. They were thinking about how they could get
oval office style secrets.
This is a scary thought as the big day moves closer and closer.
Too often have comments floated around such as, "I'm voting for Obama because he's
more attractive." Not exactly the top quality on my list for a qualified president.
Although I agree that voting is the shared responsibility of the American people, I'd
prefer if people stayed at home with a gossip magazine instead of rushing to the polls to
vote for the guy with the best suit.
I do not vote. Not because I don't respect the process, recognize the importance or
am too lazy, but because I don't invest enough time to fully understand the candidate's
political platforms.
Those who vote for or against a certain candidate simply because they belong to a
specific political party doesn't mean they're fulfilling their civic obligation.
It is not in the best interest of the country to vote based on what politics you've "heard"
other people discussing. All it does is fuel political sparring matches with a similar
pointless fact base to the nail polish fiasco.
You're supposed to be voting for the person who will serve the people best for the next
four years of our lives, not voting red or blue.
All I'm asking is, college students, please practice informed voting.
Jennifer Waters can be reached by email at waters.record@live.com.
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