America speaks: resolve stands strong

Tuesday's election kept students up into all hours of the night, monitoring their television screens as the votes stayed close into the wee hours of the morning. But those who were willing to endure Ohio's long and arduous struggle from the icy fingers of Dan Rather were treated to a historic election that will be enshrined in history books alongside Nixon v. Kennedy and Dewey v. Truman.

Tuesday was a victory of hope and strength over cynicism and doubt. Indeed, it was President Bush's confidence and resolve that won the election. Ever since Sept. 11, he has been steadfast in his determination to fight terrorism, and has not shrunk from his mission to seek them out wherever he finds them.

The democrats' approach was one of anger. MoveOn.org and Michael Moore have been part of a liberal atmosphere of hate, attempting to rile up Americans into a righteous fury against their president.

It is very telling that polls indicated about 41 percent of Kerry supporters said they were casting their ballot "against Bush" as opposed to the 51 percent who said they were voting "for Kerry." Compare that to a strong 80 percent "for Bush" count among the president's voters.

But much of America had an allergic reaction to this message. America has never been a country of pessimism and bitterness. Like President Bush, the resolve and stomach of the people was stronger than that of those who would shrink from the task.

Thank God America is not like Michael Moore.

Clark for president (of Student Fed)

On a somewhat related note, the Collegian would like to endorse Andrew Clark in his race for president (of Student Federation).

We believe Clark has the drive and leadership skills necessary to keep our campus groups appropriately financed and functioning smoothly. He is also in touch with much of the social kaleidoscope that is Hillsdale College, and we believe his personality and energy would best represent us to the administration.

In addition, his approach to social security reform, and his innovative national parks plan would bring a breath of fresh air to our campus, inspiring us with hope for the Hillsdale That Could Be.

Clark has ever been a friend of the gun owner, and his strong family values and moral foundation will return honor to the office of president (of Student Federation).

Though Clark's advocacy of reparations for African-Americans gives us pause, we remind our readers that politics is a game of give and take, and in elections of this magnitude, we must remain focused on the important issues.

Like the Collegian budget.

Vote Clark for president.