The elections provide an opportunity to voice our hopes and aspirations. On Election Day 2008, four essayists explore their beliefs in the democratic process:
The Value Of The Middle
Cande Iveson of Columbia, Mo., says she is a "patriot without a flag decal" and explains her belief in the political middle ground.
Finding Our Common Ground
Robin Mize of Washington, D.C., writes about her family's willingness to agree to disagree.
An Act Of Faith In America
Michael Seifert is a priest in Cameron Park, along the Texas-Mexico border. He says his parishioners understand the obligation and privilege of voting.
My Opinions Matter
Nora Lupi, a student at the University of Wisconsin, believes that the voices of young people must be heard and carefully heeded; she says they are the future of the nation.
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