Please Vote for Me

Please vote for me allowed me to gain insights into the complexities of modern China community. It addressed democracy, the sensitive issue and the heartfelt longing deep in the hearts of Chinese citizens. As China has been closed off to the western world and remains politically fragmented for many years, democracy still seems to be a distant dream. It was uplifting to see how the government tried to sprawl the seeds of democracy by letting these grade 3 students to have a taste of putting democracy into action. However, the evil tactics used by the 3 candidates drove me to consider what makes up a true democratic society. I believe no matter how consummate a democratic system is designed and monitored, it only provides a framework for our interpretation. What matters more is how the people put democracy into practice and comply to it. Seeing how cruelty was infiltrated into the step-by-step nomination process, it came to my concern that Chinese people are not equipped with the correct values and mindset to shape true democracy.

On the other hand, I felt sorry for the grade 3 students who gained exposure to the corrupt nature of democracy at such an early age. They bribed classmates with gifts, pointed out the flaws of their candidates directly, and filled up the classroom with arguments and personal attacks. It came to my astonishment to know how little kids can manage to carry out such dirty acts. What a pity to see how their purity and true nature were masked by the thirst for power and authority. In fact, I suspected that the intense and competitive Chinese society is making the growth process of their children more utilitarian and devious. As the future pillars of the country, children are increasingly expected to peel off their innocence and conform to worldly standards. All these external pressures and considerations will suppress their genuine self expression and make them manipulative.