Before Tuesday night, much had been said about the possibility of the youth vote to swing this year's presidential election. While that did not happen by any stretch of the imagination, the fact that that young people across the nation voted in increasing numbers shows that we remain an important constituency ("Youth voter turnout increases," Nov. 4). All students who cast a ballot in the past few weeks are to be commended for taking part in our democracy.
Local and national organizations such as the Youth Vote Coalition, EnviroCitizen, and Tufts Votes are also to be commended for their efforts to get out the youth vote this fall. Even though individual members of such groups may make mistakes, we should not lose sight of their broader commitment to civic engagement.
Finally, I urge all students, regardless of their political persuasions, to remain active and passionate about the issues they care about the most. The importance of staying involved and making your voice heard cannot be understated, and there are countless ways we can be active in our communities to stay engaged. Remember - politics and democracy do not stop at the ballot box.
Aditya Nochur
LA '07
