A long, long time ago in a galaxy far away - namely South Dakota three years ago - a young woman was impressed by her father's rich friend offer to give her a "scholarship" for her pricey college education.
Present day, I am writing a semi-regular update to said supporters, thanking them profusely - as I should, because they are wonderful, generous people.
The hilarious, ironic, or even depressing part (depending on your outlook) is when I looked up their address. In the wide world of the internet the first link that popped up was from the Huffington Post, showing campaign donations across the country. The people financing my crunchy tye-dye liberal education in TWO different schools has donated multiple thousands to John McCain, Mitt Romney, and everyone's favorite - George Bush the Younger. Weird, huh?
Should I feel guilty from taking their money, or accept it in the argument that I might as well finance my education any way I can? Is it a lesson in the bridge between party lines, the ability to see beyond elephants and asses, is possible - at least in an individual sense? But the cynic inside me doesn't think so. Whatever it is, it challenges the deep-rooted thoughts I have and forces me to believe in something greater - if only for a fleeting second.
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