She called late Friday night, frustrated with the political process, but that soon gave way to a fun night with her fellow "Senators" and "House Reps." She was all smiles on Sunday, when we made it down there to see her present her bill to the Senate.
The bill she presented was to allow 16-year olds to register to vote. The idea was that while they were in government classes in high school, they would understand the importance and the process of voting--and they were more easily registered to vote, rather than waiting until they were 18. Of course, they could only vote once they turned 18, but by then, they were already involved in the process somewhat.
It passed. With nary a debate and no "nays" to bog down the process. A total success, which went on to be passed in the House and made in to law by the "Governor." She was thrilled to have a bill that was actually a good idea AND it was passed into law.
As we sat there listening to Em present her bill, there was a girl behind us in the gallery who made the comment "Gees, her skirt is short," and then quickly realized that we were the Senator's parents and shut-up. Criminy. Can't we gals be CUTE and SMART???
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How can you live with a gal that is beautiful and brilliant? Oh yah, she take after parents. Never mind. That explains it. What a great experience for Em.
As to the other gals, they remind me of what I saw on a visit to the state capitol when I was in high school. It wasn't other students yawning and looking distracted, it was our elected officials.
The little biddy behind you was just jealous. Em's skirt is quite modest. What did we call the print in the day? Psychedelic? Anyway, congrats to the Senator!
I'm glad she finally got to present her bill.
Better than getting presented with a bill.
hey if it takes a short skirt to help get a bill passed why not....lol
Glad she got to present her bill.
That is a good idea, actually! They are probably jealous that they don't look as good in a short skirt.
Yay for Em! I think she looks great in that dress so phooey on the jealous girl that was behind you!
Chuck--These kids are amazing these days, aren't they, Chuck? I mean, look at Brianne--isn't it amazing what they accomplish?! It's fun to see.
Vanilla--Em calls that dress her "Charlie Brown dress" because of the zig zag pattern. I thought the dress was okay because there was no cleavage or anything suggestive. Sigh. Can't win.
Patty--Hahaha! I like that!
Ann--I don't think the dress had anything to do with it. I just found it amusing that the young lady only looked at how Em looked, rather than listening to her presentation.
Sharkey--The thing is...they ALL had on short skirts! It's the fashion now. sheesh.
Beaded Tail--Yeah, it was funny how quickly she hushed up when I started taking photos of Em and she realized who we were. Hee! Hee!
Sounds like someone was jealous that they themselves don't have cute knees to show off! Haha!
Glad Em had a good time.
xo Catherine
Congrats to Em! What a neat thing to get to participate in!
Dang you, Lin, now I've got that silly song stuck in my head...it's fighting for attention with Conjunction Junction! LOL!!
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