Meg_T

I believe that deomcracy is a way to express ones self or opioun and to futher go an idea or belief. On the other hand, Democracy is a way to alter ones morals or principle. “Democracy is government by the people; a form of government in which the supreme power is vested in the people and exercised directly by them or by their elected agents under a free electoral system” (Dictionary.com). I feel that this is more how the government portrays democracy, then how the people do. Democracy is all around us; its in the home, the school systems, religion, on the streets, at work, yet people fail to realize that, whether they like it or not, everyone is apart of democracy. Democracy can be voting on school rules to deciding to pass laws of the legal drinking age. I believe that citizens, even I, under estimate Democracy. Democracy is so much more then I make it out to be. Now, I am starting to realize how much Democracy truly evolves around my life. I speculate that even though I cannot legally vote, I can be active and engaged by suggesting ideas and my beliefs to bigger and better people, who can get my ideas across. I may be small, but I start to ponder how much more I can do for my community, for my state, and even for my country. Once I am legal, I will stand up for what I believe in and what I’ve been craving to let out to this country we call free. Will I be the so called “good” citizen that everyone else wants me to be? No, I will stand up for my rights and speak freely about what I desire to say. I will be outspoken and honest, because if I’m not I will feel that I have let others down and more importantly, myself. I will donate blood, vote, volunteer, and do as much as I possibly can; for when I am old enough I will be the citizen I yearn to be. But one question has crossed my mind while writing this… how old is old enough to be seen as an active citizen? I feel the answer will never satisfy or please me, for I could only wish that free truly ment to be free. Just like when I was little and asked how old I had to be to go on the rollercoster rides, but I found that it wasn’t about age; it was about being tall enough. So if I’m big enough, can my voice be heard? I feel tied down in this society and hope that Democracy can give me the wings to fly; that is ofcourse when i’m old enough…