In what ways were you inspired during the last presidential campaign? Do you recall any specific moments where you felt a shift in your attitude towards politics, life, the world? How did those feelings translate into actions? Or, did you find the whole campaign season so overwhelming that you just tuned out? If so, what do you think could be changed to improve the election process?

I actually didn't pay that much attention to the last election. I don't really like politics. My friends were about half and half on McCain and Obama. When I heard that Obama won I was happy to see the first black president but from my lack of political knowledge I couldn't have told you that he was the better candidate. After a while I did just tune out because I was so tired of hearing "Obama this..." and "Obama that..."