Dear boy that said I'm not truly a college Republican, I would like to let you know that I am absolutely a Republican and you are the epitome of liberalism.
Although most of your article was offputting, the thing that stuck out most to me was when you said: "Then, it hit me: these students were basically parroting the words that their parents used in their daily vernacular."
This statement is not only incorrect but it is also unknowledgeable... I've been politically involved since before I turned 18, more so than my parents ever were. Matter of fact, my dad didn't develop a political opinion until I was nearly graduated from high school.
Therefore, I am clearly not "regurgitating the same words used by my parents," because they are more influenced by me, than me being influenced by them.
I do take pride in thinking for myself and I am different and intelligent; especially living on a college campus that is liberal based. This takes ingenuity, perseverance, understanding and most importantly patience. I wouldn't know that if I wasn't thinking for myself.
Even though I disagree with some of your article, I will agree to disagree. While what you're saying should be taken on a case-by-case basis, clearly, I rise above the standard of following in my parents' footsteps.
I'm not asking you to become a conservative, all I'm asking is that you respect my opinion and let me take pride in being a young Republican voice. I will logically debate with you, give you factual information and use not my parents', but my own creative personality to give you valid viewpoints.