Editor,
If you have had an internship before, you know what a valuable learning experience it can be. Through my internship with the Democratic Party of New Mexico, I have learned a lot about working on political campaigns and about grassroots action.
The most important thing, however, is that I have become passionate about democracy. I have learned the importance of voting and being an informed citizen, and it saddens me to say that there is a reason UNM rarely hosts political candidates.
That reason is that it is a waste money because you, the students of UNM, do not vote! Or care about voting for that matter. I was there once too, and for this reason I urge you to come to Campaign Blue, an on-campus event Wednesday, April 28 between the library and the SUB.
You can meet local Democratic political candidates and talk to someone about getting valuable internship opportunities. Prove me wrong on April 28 and join me so we can all learn something about politics.
Angie Poss
Intern with the Democratic Party of New Mexico
