Different Perspectives

The government loves to tell us what to do with our money. Taxes rise to fund lawmakers’ policies, get us out of debt accumulated by wasteful spending by past lawmakers and to fund elegant dinners for fancy bigwigs. There are even divisions of taxes: sales tax, property tax, stamp duty, payroll tax, income tax and even a sin tax. Yes, we get taxed for “sinning”.

On this past Friday, March 5, another celebration of Unofficial St. Patrick’s Day passed by here at the University.

A few days ago, voters flocked to their local polling places to cast their ballots during a crucial time. Voters were so excited about choosing their future representation that they brought their kids along for the experience. People were determined to vote for their desired candidate, regardless of political affiliation. This sounds like a democratic paradise and some might assume it refers to the United States. Actually, these joyous voters are all from war-torn Iraq.

There’s something about springtime that makes me remember why I picked this school in the first place.