What's one thing in school that students take much more seriously than necessary?
School elections.
The only reason I voted was because a close friend of mine was running for a position. Said friend is not one of those ASB students who are so cult-ishly involved and I support that. Other students, however, fawn for the Lazz's favor and the favor of peers. It's a popularity contest. Members honestly do not like each other but are encouraged to emulate an amicable relationship, as confirmed by several members themselves. One candidate for an ASB position spent around $100 on donuts and distributed them among peers in return for a "guaranteed vote." A guaranteed vote? I am utterly speechless at this child's utterly stupid act. I cannot be alone when I say that I would grab a donut and still vote for my friend who is running against him or not vote at all. That is what all the students do, vote for their friends. Handing out candy or other idiotic acts of fawning has little effect. There is $100 wasted that could have been to contribute to my prom fund.
Think about the long term effects. Does anyone care that someone was "ASB President" in the office? No, so shut up and stop losing respect.
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