They all chose death
” font-family: Times New Roman;”>Dear Editor,
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” font-family: Times New Roman;”>The presidential election has come
and gone, and the nation is still divided as ever. If you put any
stock into what P-Diddy has to say, I’d suggest investing
money in your local body bag manufacturer. Though early indicators
are that more people voted this year than in previous elections,
the voters between 18-25 chose to stay home and watch the campaign
rather than participate in it.
” font-family: Times New Roman;”>Campaigns and ads targeted at
younger voters, like Puff’s “Vote or Die” or
MTV’s “Rock the Vote,” have increased each
election year yet the results are still the same: marginal young
voter turnout. Such campaigns paired with candidate rhetoric of
re-instituting the draft and other “young” issues were
thought to motivate those between the ages of 18-25 to take control
of their destiny and “make a difference.”
” font-family: Times New Roman;”>What will it take to get this
important demographic not only to speak their minds but act on
their beliefs by voting? What will it take for tomorrow’s
leaders to start leading today? Sure, there’s been
improvement in the numbers, but should you be satisfied with
marginal? At least Army recruiters are happy. They might not have
to work as hard in the future.
” font-family: Times New Roman;”>In a time when even cartoon
characters like Cartman and Kyle, of “South Park” fame,
are taking an active part in exercising their right of
enfranchisement, we find ourselves living in a nation of Stans,
disillusioned by the act of voting. This needs to
change.
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” font-family: Times New Roman;”>Sincerely,
” font-family: Times New Roman;”>Adam Albarado
” font-family: Times New Roman;”>graduate school
” font-family: Times New Roman;”>aalbarad@tulane.edu