godofthunder9010
Active member
The age group of 18-30 is notorious. Almost without exception, they just don't vote. MTV and lots of noteworthy "Get out and vote" programs have failed to make a dent. 17% of Americans that are between 18 and 30 voted this time --- exactly the same percentage that voted in 2000. I've heard a long list of excuses for this and all of them are pathetic:
"My vote won't make a difference." -- If somebody believes this then its very difficult to convince them otherwise. Still, its really quite simple -- that attitude enmasse and its result DOES get noticed. If you are in that agegroup and want politicians to care about you at all, you're going to have quit whining and just vote. If you do vote, encourage others to vote as well.
"I don't like any of the candidates." Where did the candidates come from to begin with? Was it some grand conspiracy? Nope! If you are a registered member of a political party, you CAN influence which candidate is selected. Ask around and get involved and you can find yourself at the Party Caucuses voting for the person you prefer. Not happy with your choices there? Get more involved and make your voice heard in that party.
"My vote won't make a difference." -- If somebody believes this then its very difficult to convince them otherwise. Still, its really quite simple -- that attitude enmasse and its result DOES get noticed. If you are in that agegroup and want politicians to care about you at all, you're going to have quit whining and just vote. If you do vote, encourage others to vote as well.
"I don't like any of the candidates." Where did the candidates come from to begin with? Was it some grand conspiracy? Nope! If you are a registered member of a political party, you CAN influence which candidate is selected. Ask around and get involved and you can find yourself at the Party Caucuses voting for the person you prefer. Not happy with your choices there? Get more involved and make your voice heard in that party.