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DCP Response 188

What do you remember about the first time you voted?

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My mother used to bring me into the voting booth with her and pull the curtain lever. She instilled in me the importance and privilege of voting (a first-generation American). My first vote was cast for George McGovern, and I remember the feeling of awe, solemnity, and excitement it occasioned, even though he lost the election.
FIRST NAME: Barbara AGE: 70 TOWN: Princeton
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DCP Response 189

What do you remember about the first time you voted?

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I was 18 years old and going to school in Texas. That year was a presidential election. I voted with an absentee ballott because my home state was New York. I was happy to see that New York State had a Right to Life party since that right is still the most important.
FIRST NAME: Lisa AGE: 60 TOWN: Princeton
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DCP Response 190

What do you remember about the first time you voted?

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The first time I voted was in 1960 – for John F. Kennedy, I was to a school on 20th Street in Manhattan, between 1st Avenue and 2nd Avenue, when I pulled the lever for Kennedy. It was almost melodramatic, a small gesture for a powerful gesture. I have voted in every election since then.
FIRST NAME: Howard AGE: TOWN: Princeton
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DCP Response 168

What does it mean to be a good citizen?

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Being a good citizen means contributing to matters that you feel are important, whether it is voting, helping local businesses, or helping others in need, your actions benefit those around you.
FIRST NAME: Shane AGE: 18 TOWN: Flemington
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DCP Response 169

What are the main challenges facing democracy today?

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Uninformed citizens and manipulation of data.
FIRST NAME: Samriddhi AGE: 18 TOWN:
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DCP Response 170

What does it mean to be a good citizen?

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A good citizen uses their own skills and resources to give back to the community.
FIRST NAME: Faith AGE: 18 TOWN:
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DCP Response 171

What do you remember about the first time you voted?

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My first presidential election was Bush v. Gore. At the time Gore (prev VP) was in the shadows of the Clinton-Lewinsky scandal. Gore was pushing an environmental agenda, something that spoke to me as a millenial. Now look at us! We all hot and fat!
FIRST NAME: Wale AGE: 36 TOWN: Ewing
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DCP Response 172

What does it mean to be a good citizen?

DCP Response
A good citizen pays attention and participates. Need both!!
FIRST NAME: Anonymous AGE: TOWN:
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DCP Response 173

What does it mean to be a good citizen?

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Making your community a better place. Doing something to help others like: cleaning up rubbish, planting more trees, and volunteering at an organization that makes our commuinty a better place.
FIRST NAME: Andrea AGE: 11 TOWN: Princeton
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DCP Response 174

Why is voting important to you?

DCP Response
It gives me a say in government policies and decisions.
FIRST NAME: Anonymous AGE: 75 TOWN: Princeton
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