i have come to the conclusion that it is better to vote uneducatedly than not to vote at all.  i discussed this with my brother yesterday.  it is most disgusting and disheartening and a number of other things to not vote at all.  it is the first step.  i also finished reading anne frank's diary. "the diary of a young girl".  it was very good.  everyone should read it.  it makes me even more sad looking at our society.  i think it is quite possible the "hippie" movement in the sixties could've easily been a cause of seeing parents and family members die.  peace and love is something that should be at the top of all our priorities....  it is incredible how much insight a girl at 14 years of age could have.  shame on my friends that aren't voting.  it seems humanity really never learns the lessons of past generations although anne frank would've probably believed that we do to some extent, we are simply slow learners.  truly amazing book.