My American Citizen's Interview

Hello, I am reflective_artic_fox and this is my Final Piece for the American election. I hope that you enjoy reading my post.
My character:
Name: James Welsh
Age: 37
Occupation: environmentalist
What matters to him in the upcoming election: Whoever wins would deal with the environmental issues Earth is currently facing.
Electoral votes worth: 3
State type: Swing state
Plans to vote for: Joe Biden
Could he be President: Yes
Power points: Not powerful ––––––––x––––––––––––––––––––––– Powerful
My interview:
Can you tell us a little bit about yourself?
Well, my name is James Welsh and I'm an American citizen. I will be 38 next March, and I work as an environmentalist. That means that I work to prevent international climate catastrophes, such as global warming, by thinking of alternative ways to make our life-style. Only a minute ago, I was planning on inventing a water-powered car! I live in Montana, not so far from here, actually.
How do you feel about tomorrow’s election?
I don't exactly know how I feel. It sort of gives me a feeling that you just want to get on with it, and everyone stop fussing on and on. One lad even suggested that I campaign! I mean, I can become the President, but it would be a little to overwhelming. I don't really fancy that sort of thing, with all the responsibility. But overall, I'm a tad excited, as this is only quadrennial, and it decides who wins!
Can you explain why some people might not vote?
I think that there are quite a lot of reasons why someone might not vote, although most of them are excuses. They probably just don't want to, or if they can't they missed the moment. At least they don't live in Australia, I've heard that they fine you if you don't vote with good reason! In my opinion, not voting is sort of missing one part of a shape. Each citizen's vote makes up that shape, yet without one it might as well crumble.
How powerful do you think your vote is?
I think that my vote isn't the most powerful, as Montana is only 3 electoral votes which, compared to some others, would make our state a laughing stock. However, both candidates are doing something for the environment, although one is much more pronounced. Therefore, my job will probably gain an advantage over other ones. But to be honest, I think that my vote is more to the not powerful side.
Why should people vote?
Well, because you need to! If you do vote, then you get your say to the world, or, frankly, America. It will determine your personality, and who you are, by deciding who suits you best. Unless of course both candidates are bad apples. My message for the world would be to not let others tell what you get to say, as in the end it would come from the heart. You deserve a good leader, so don't hesitate to get one.
How do you feel about the voting system in America?
To be honest I don't realy think that it is fair, but since I don't know all of its principles I'm not so sure. The democratic system (electoral college) is a bit ironic, as it runs a sort of 'winner takes all' method. This is that if even just one more electoral vote is gained than the other, the person with the extra takes every vote, including the ones that voted against him. I don't think that it is well disciplined, what with all that unjustice lingering in the air. It's almost as if the elctoral college people themselves are opinionated about which candidate they would vote for!
Would you run for presidency?
Well, it's a bit like what I said. I don't really think that I should since I would probably lose and be put to shame in front of everyone! I have a fair amount of money– $880,000 but to be honest that's probably because of my job. Its not abut my personality, I don't think. However, my interests are unlikely to go unnoticed as the evironment is very important. I'm still contemplating whether or not I should run. Of course, I am able to, but what policies to make? I don't really like the sound of everyone relieng on one person, and if it was me, I'd feel pretty harassed.
Conclusion:
Overall, I think that you should vote as even if it doesn't determine whether your candidate will win, it depicts you yourself, and you are allowing others to know you, and they you, so it would most likely be a more relative world. More powerful votes are those who live in much more populated states, such as Texas. They get a much bigger say, and I think that all votes should be equal. Despite it won't have a big impact on the elction as not many people live there, Montana should also have the same amounts. So should all the others. Even people who are not citizens, but are legally residents of America can vote, as displayed on this timeline:
https://burnetnewsclub.com/issues/american-election-2020/the-discussion/session-four-voting/
(you might need to scroll down to find it)
People who own land in America, white and black men and women (although it was harder for those black citizens whilst voting), and also people from Asian ancestry (such as Indian) can all vote. Yet in 2013 it became even harder for blacks! This should not come to be, as everyone is equal, so gender, skin colour, and even type doesn't matter. Even nature should be treated as well as everyone else. This is my view.
Thank you for reading my post, and I hope to see your opinions on it in due course!
reflective_artic_fox
Comments (41)
14 Oct 2020
A superb Final Piece, reflective_arctic_fox, well done! This is an excellent example for others to follow as you have taken on a character and looked at the election from their perspective, bringing in lots of knowledge and evidence to support your ideas. It contains demonstrations of speaking and creativity. I'm also impressed at how with withhold complete judgment on the Electoral College system as you do not know all of its principles. Perhaps this is one to research so you (or your adopted character!) can come to a firmer view.
Ok- thanks!
14 Oct 2020
This is great!
I like how you are so confident when you make a post.
selfassured_journalist
15 Oct 2020
Good reasoning!
15 Oct 2020
absolouty amazing, well done.
15 Oct 2020
Very amazing work reflective_artic_fox
15 Oct 2020
This is a good post.
16 Oct 2020
Wow such a great post. I really liked yout conclusion and introduction
16 Oct 2020
Well done, great reasoning and fantastic post!
16 Oct 2020
I like it
16 Oct 2020
Good post
16 Oct 2020
A huge big well done to you reflective_artic_fox! This is a really good final piece!
16 Oct 2020
Coolest post reflective_ artic_ fox
16 Oct 2020
Amazing reflective_artic_fox! Even though we were supposed to do this as a class, I still think you slayed it. Well done!
16 Oct 2020
Amazing Work reflective_ Arctic_Fox as this is my first time writing my final piece is very helpful and now I have an example of what to do thank you very much for writing this post.
Decisive_current
17 Oct 2020
Outstanding reflective_arctic_fox I really like your reasoning skills. You were really in character.
19 Oct 2020
reflective _artic _fox is the best
19 Oct 2020
Just wow your reasoning is amazing!
19 Oct 2020
What a great last piece! Keep up the good work!
19 Oct 2020
Amazing job your reasonings are so clear and that is what I call super work :)
20 Oct 2020
Amazing post reflective_arctic_fox this has given me ideas on what to write on my final post.
involved_reindeer
20 Oct 2020
Absolutely amazing keep up then good work
20 Oct 2020
I like how you Made the link between being an environmentalist and voting for Joe; he is planning to spend over 2 trillion dollars working on helping our earth be cleaner!
20 Oct 2020
Thank you everyone!
21 Oct 2020
This is Amazing!!!
21 Oct 2020
Great job! :)
21 Oct 2020
☑️Fantastic every single word in your posts are FANTASTIC 🥥
22 Oct 2020
Wow this is so good.
22 Oct 2020
I agree secure coconut all of your posts are spectacular reflective_artic_fox.
22 Oct 2020
This a good example to my school when we do our posts it’s very creative well done 👍
22 Oct 2020
I agree secure coconut I think reflected arctic fox's post is great and I now carn't wait to do mine.
22 Oct 2020
So cool I’m doing this today in my school
22 Oct 2020
Thank you for the reasoning reflective_artic_fix I needed it a lot
22 Oct 2020
Great post, i really feel that your taking the role of another character.
22 Oct 2020
Well done I really like your post
22 Oct 2020
This post is great!
22 Oct 2020
well done reflective_arctic_fox all of your posts are spectacular! I’m sure many people will take inspiration from you!😋👍
22 Oct 2020
Omg this is so inspiring 😄
22 Oct 2020
Your final piece is so good .
23 Oct 2020
I loved the post and if I could vote I would vote for Biden because he has a policy to help the environment.
25 Oct 2020
Well done flowing_stragey for this well thought out post that really shows your characters views on the election and how they really feel about it. I especially liked how you expressed your views on how you feel about the electoral voting system in America and how it links to how powerful your think your vote is. I completely agree with you when you said that because of the way the electoral vote works, the overall popular vote doesn’t seem to matter as much, which certainly makes people feel as though their vote is considerably less powerful. However, I think to improve your amazing post even further, you could have stated how powerful a person thinks there vote would be in a safe state and why to further explain one of your reasons for why some people would not vote. Overall, I think you indicated some very clear points that helped deliver a clear message as to how you feel about the election.
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