I'm a senior at Adolfo Camarillo High School, and I _have been very interested in politics recently. For the end of my senior year, my AP Government teacher asked our class to bring public servant guest speakers. I have been especially interested in the U.S. District Congressional race.
I contacted the incumbent, Elton Gallegly, and his Republican challenger, Michael Tenenbaum. I received an e-mail a week after I contacted Mr. Gallegly through his Web site requesting a short speech in class. The e-mail told me to call their office for “further information.� I did so, and after four tries at his office, I finally got through. I was told that, in order for Mr. Gallegly to even consider speaking to our class, I must send a written letter to his office. I did so, and after two week,s I have yet to receive a response.
On the contrary, Jim, a volunteer at the Tenenbaum campaign, called me within 24 hours of receiving my e-mail. Two days later, Mr. Tenenbaum spoke to our class.
I find it frustrating that representatives such as Mr. Gallegly can totally ignore his constituents and still be re-elected year after year. In my opinion, our political system is in need of total change.
- Peter Jin, Camarillo
Here, Here Peter! Please get as many of your class mates out voting as possible! The only way to removing dead wood like Gallegly is to get out new voters. The old ones do not seem to know any better yet.