Edwards Sparks Student Unity For World Change

According to the AP:

Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards appealed to college graduates Saturday to join him in demanding an end to the war in Iraq.

"Congress' real power to end this war is to use its funding power. But while that's Congress' only real power, it is not the only power in America," Edwards said in a commencement speech at New England College. "The irresistible power of America lies in your hands, in the hands of the American people."

Resounding applause erupted from the student body as Edwards closed his speech. Many students said his speech sparked an empowerment and awareness among those in attendance.

"Mr. Edwards is right," said student Jane Abram, "the power is in our hands to get things moving forward."

Another student, William Lloyd, said, "I am only one person, but when the youth of this country are united behind issues like stopping the war and global warming, our leaders cannot turn a blind eye.

"We are the force of change," he said.

With a newfound enthusiasm, Lloyd outlined his momentous strategy in progressive global change.

"Tonight, I'm going to try and hook up with this big-boobed chick from my English class," he said.

"We're going to this 'school's-out' party at my buddy Steve's house. I'm going to get so freakin' wasted," said Lloyd while giving the "metal" salute with his right hand.

"College is all girls, fun and parties, dude...uh, as well as working toward a peaceful and meaningful future," he said in an abrupt solemn demeanor.

Lloyd said that while he would like to meet with other students this weekend to discuss Edwards' speech and how they are going to change the world, there is going to be a marathon of "The Office" on TV that he doesn't want to miss.