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Bluebag Media
Students learn to
vote informed
GREENVILLE – One of the hot topics in Edison State Community College’s
public speaking classes is the legalization of marijuana. Out of three
classes, 14 are in favor of it, 13 are against it and another half
dozen aren’t sure.
For most, these are reactions with little information. Although a
majority of students are in the College Credit Plus program and not old
enough to vote, many can. A few of them for the first time. A
fundamental part of communication is learning to think critically about
a topic, getting all possible information, then making an informed
decision about it. They are learning they have the privilege –
and responsibility – to vote informed.
The students are entering their seventh week of a 16-week Fundamentals
of Communication course. Not only are they learning public speaking
skills, they are also learning to use ethics, diversity, teamwork,
research, critical thinking and the proper use of persuasion in their
interaction with others. While most have an opinion on the marijuana
initiative (Issue 3), they also acknowledge not knowing as much as they
should about it. Their job? Discover all they can about marijuana, and
the Issue itself, that they will see on the ballot in November...
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