Posted at 12:40 PM on October 5, 2006
by Jeff Horwich
Why bother to vote? Why stick your neck out by running for office against a "safe" incumbent? Why give money to a political candidate? Why do those people in political ads sound like they're trying to scare us? Why is it just a little unsettling to see a mirror of ourselves in a race for student council?
These questions and more are on the agenda for the next Loop. Here are the bare details:
Airing: Friday, Oct. 20 at 9 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 22 at 6 p.m.
We'll be opening up the show to the audience, as usual, so come with your thoughts or leave them here: Why is (or isn't?) the political process worth time and attention?