Covered a Bernie Sanders Rally Today
@WendySpickerman (983)
United States
April 11, 2016 2:03pm CST
Earlier today, I covered a Bernie Sanders rally held nearby. While he seemed to have quite a crowd, there was a definite difference in the atmosphere surround this rally compared to that of Donald Trump.
I can say today's rally was a show of support for Sanders well over Hillary Clinton. Though I noticed many in the crowd were quite young, some too young to even vote.
Do you think children should miss school to go to campaign rallies? Those in middle school and even elementary school?
Some rallies have been known on both sides of the debate to have unfavorable people there. Are parents putting their children at risk? It could be argued that it's an experience of a lifetime.
Later today Donald Trump will be in Albany, New York. It seems to me New Yorker's tend to favorite these two men.
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@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
12 Apr 16
if my child's grades and attendance could afford the hit, I would take them, if they wanted, it's a learning experience all in of it'self.
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@Ruby3881 (1963)
• Canada
13 Apr 16
I don't know if I'd take my kids out of school to attend a rally, but I have definitely made political awareness part of their education. They have taken time away from schooling to attend political debates or to participate in mock elections, and will continue to do so. My oldest even took time awa\y from school this past fall to work in the federal election 
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@WendySpickerman (983)
• United States
14 Apr 16
I'm so glad you've shared in this experience with your children. A truly positive way to inform our children.
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@Ruby3881 (1963)
• Canada
14 Apr 16
@WendySpickerman I'm really glad we did it too! They're much more politically aware and involved than their peers, and I'm sure this is one of the reasons they are.
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@Hatley (163776)
• Garden Grove, California
11 Apr 16
I like Bernie b ut D onald Trump hes not fit to be a president of this country. F ull of
racism and hatred of women who the heck wants hilm as Presiden?
@WendySpickerman (983)
• United States
11 Apr 16
It's funny how people call Trump racist wgen he employs so many if different races and many women hold high positions at his comoanies. I wont believe everything media says. Yes, I support Trump. I believe un my country, our Constitution, flag, culture and protecting our lives and jobs. Thanks for sharing, I like your ripeness.
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@Hatley (163776)
• Garden Grove, California
12 Apr 16
@WendySpickerman I also believe in the same things and I j ust do not adore millionaires just because they are so we agree to disagree I disl ike talking politics as we all get up t ight over our choices. just hope whoever wins does a a go od job. My ripeness? y ou mean because I am elderly? we all age.
@WendySpickerman (983)
• United States
13 Apr 16
@Hatley Trump being a millionaire, don't even factor into the equation for me. And I would hope other chose their candidates wisely as well.
@crossbones27 (49761)
• Mojave, California
12 Apr 16
One day should not hurt and probably learn a lot.
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@WendySpickerman (983)
• United States
11 Apr 16
I can understand those who can vote but other students should be in school in my opinion but everyone is different.
