The youth vote could very well be the deciding factor for this election. I believe the youth vote is more important today than it has been in the past. The younger generations are realizing that they can make a difference. The yopunger generations have been listening to thier parents complain for years abaout the government and now they see they can do something about all those problems. Although I do believe the voting age should stay at 18, I agree with many parents that are starting early with teaching their children about political issues. I feel very good about the turn that has been felt lately regaurding the government. We as Americans are now getting back to having a choice in our government. For generations the younger Americans have been told they could not do anything to change the world. I don't believe that's true. I think we can change the world, starting right here at home. This presidential election is going to see a huge increase in younger voters and I will be one of them. Our generation can, and will, make an impact on this election. We will no longer sit by and be told we can not change this country. We will change this country, starting with who we trust to take charge. One person can not change much, but if our generation bands together, we will be able to do many great things to make our lives, and country, better.



I'm voting for the first time in November so I'm excited. It's something I've been wanting to do for so long. I've been closely following the primaries and I know where the candidates stand on the issues. Unfortunately I can't say the same for the people that go to my school who are blindly following candidates. Let's hope people make the smart decision in November. We need to make sure we know how we're changing the world.
I'm still underage to vote, which makes me sad, but I think that up here in Massachusetts, we could have a serious paradigm shift in the way voters think. I think many of us up here are really Libertarians, and not Democrats. Most people don't really do research though, but I think that if they did, many would find Libertarians far more appealing. Granted, this is just my own personal observation, limited government is becoming increasingly popular among today's American youth.
Either way, the youth obviously cares more about politics than previous ones. At my high school, we're all getting out of class to go watch the Inaugural Address in the auditorium. It's not just because the teachers want us to, but WE want to. I don't care about the Parade and crap; I just want to see Obama's speech. The rest of it really doesn't matter.
http://spectator.org/archives/2008/12/18/limited-government-expanded-po
Just to show my geekiness:
"You would destroy the Cybermen with four Daleks?"
"We would destroy the Cybermen with one Dalek! You are superior in only one respect."
"What is that?"
"You are better at dying."
Imaginary points if you get the reference.