All around campus you could hear the same question asked all day, “Did you vote yet”. This was a common question that had followed people around all day as a constant reminder to go vote.
As a sat on the couch at a friend’s house the question was still asked even after the polls closed. The questions were then followed by whom did you vote to see whether or not they would be cheering together. But not matter who the person voted for there was going to be a time when they would all cheer together. This is because everyone had voted yes Amendment 64. This was the one thing that people had in common.
Before the amendment passed there was cheering every time a state’s winner was announced. Some people would cheer and high five while others would sit there silently. There was one person Kaitlyn, a senior communications major, that would not cheer no matter who one. This wasn’t because she didn’t vote but she wanted to keep her vote private.
“I feel like it’s my decision and I don’t need to share it if I don’t want too,” Kaitlin said when asked about who she voted for.
Kaitlyn was not the only one that didn’t say who voted for, there were a few more. They seemed to get more joy out of watching the people argue over who they believe should win and why.
After it was announced that Obama had won they was a loud cheer from his supporters. It was followed quickly by a few Romney supporters saying how they feel after he lost. This was followed by everyone being united again and a large cheer when they announced that Amendment 64 passed.
This had taken a group that was separated and united them all in a single moment on something they cared about.
“It’s about time that it is legalized. It will generate a lot of money for the state,” Alex, a recent University of Northern Colorado graduate said.
From all the people that had gathered they all thought that this would be a boost to the Colorado economy and allow for money to be spent on more important things.
“This is a step in the right direction. Hopefully the federal government will realize it and do the same thing,” Nick, a senior business major said. He thought that no matter what the federal government needs to follow Colorado in order to fight the debt.
It looks like all it takes is one little plant to bring people together.
