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“History repeats itself, but in such cunning 
disguise that we never detect the resemblance 
until the damage is done.”

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These words by Sydney Harris identify one 
of the dangers America is facing right now.

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We have become stuck in a rut of criticizing 
our leaders without taking steps to activate 
change. As we near the end of election season,

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let’s be the change we want to see. Rather 
than maintaining a cycle of low voter turnout 
followed by years of complaining,

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every person should exercise his or her right 
to vote. Our past situation does not need 
to define us;

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let’s take advantage of this opportunity 
to affect our leadership and,

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as a result, help direct the future of our 
country. I’m Mac Hammond, and this is the 
Winner’s Minute.