Saturday, February 28, 2009

a world full of issues

Today I spent all of the day at CPAC. I listened to a variety of speakers discuss a multitude of topics. The topics ranged from immigration, education, leadership, labor issues, and ridiculous laws of our country.  The speakers I heard from included: Stephen Balch, Elaine Chao, William Bennett, Bay Buchanan, Jeanne Allen, a little bit of Ann Coulter, and Rush Limbaugh. 

After listening to all these speeches and panels filled with passion, conviction, and knowledge--I felt empowered. I did not agree with every statement made, which made me realize that I need to look at my own values and beliefs to know what exactly I stand for and why. Once I do this, I need to become passionate about these principles and spread them. I believe Bay Buchanan summed up how I feel after attending this conference, she stated " Become a leader in your own right." That's what we need to do as an individual so that we can unite this country as a whole. ( I know that sounds really cliche and extremely cheesy but that's what I think.)

Looking forward to being ready by 4:45 am to return home tomorrow...not! I think I just might miss the metro and not having to drive ( or endure my roommate's driving :) 

Katharine Stewart

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