This teen writer is wise beyond her years.

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What Happened?
By Sarah E., Sammamish, WA

Teen Ink Magazine

There was a time when America was seen as the best place to live. It was the example for the rest of the world because it was run by people who knew what they were doing. America was considered a democratic place where everyone was treated fairly.

What happened?

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Before I go into that, let me ask you a question. Have you ever wanted to win? Have you ever wanted to win so badly that you cheated? How many people started to ask you questions? Now, while that may not seem like such a big deal during a game of cards, imagine if that game of cards determined who was going to ... oh, I don’t know ... run a country. Would you still cheat? The Republican Party would have said no, but that’s exactly what I think they did.

What happened?

Al Gore was all set to be president. He had won the popular vote in the most populated states, thereby receiving more electoral votes. But then Florida came into play. You see, Florida’s governor was none other than Jeb Bush, George’s brother. And before the election, Jeb promised that he’d get Florida for George. And, by golly, that’s what happened! But not fairly. No, I think they cheated, and it all came down to Jeb, Katherine Harris, the head of Florida’s Department of Elections, and a company called DBT (Database Technologies).

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So, what happened? Here’s what I think.

Al Gore “won” the presidency, and yet George W. Bush sits in the White House. He started a war that is completely unnecessary, thousands have died, many living in America have become outraged at the government, and America has become the laughing stock of the world. No longer does America look like a paradise to escape to. No longer does America set the example for the rest of the world. No longer do Americans seem just and democratic. No, on January 20th, 2001, with the inauguration of George W. Bush, we the people were cheated.

Godspeed to you in your life, Sarah.

Combating the enormous and lasting damage waged against America in these 8 years will be the fight of your generation.





January 20, 2001


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[HCE SuiGeneris]

1. Heil To The Thief

What a great article. K & R

[Suich]

2. Smart kid!

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[bonito]

3. Recommended for clarity and truth!