Hope and encouragement are old political rhetoric; it has gone back and forth from the Republicans to the Democrats. The real test of a leader, in my opinion, is the ability to inspire a population. This cannot be done through fear-mongering, but through an honest message of change. When someone truly believes that they can make a difference, other people can see that and want to help. Humans are not naturally evil and untrustworthy, that is something that is taught to people. That is why when a true progressive message is offered to us, we believe it. 

Yes We Can.

Robert DeFilippi, Age 21

Canadian