Why is it Important to Us? Because We Are the Future.

There are many significant issues and obstacles arising in the US that we as young adults are facing and will be facing in the very near future. I believe it to be imperative for everyone to exercise their right to voice opinions and vote for what they believe is best. Many of these issues are debated vigorously by politicians’ everyday, but how are they portrayed to us? How do these issues affect us as students? And what can be done to solve them? Some of the issues that I, as a college student find to be important in my life, in the future and present day, include education, health care, illegal immigration, job security, and environmental issues. These are all issues that both parties speak on often, and can sway the ‘student vote’ easily. According to a poll done by CIRCLE, a research center at Trufts University, between 22 and 24 million young adults between the ages of 18-29 voted in the last presidential election, with Obama receiving the most votes in this age range. Without the votes of these young adults, the election could have very well been a different outcome.

Political parties create a line of diversity in the US today. People feel very passionate about their beliefs, views, opinions, and strategies and voting can a way to stand up for those things. The Democratic-Republican Party was founded in 1792 and split in 1912. The Democratic Party tends to focus on social issues, such as social freedoms, poverty, and progressive taxes. The Republican Party, GOP, believes in small government and has conservative social views. Another option is to be Independent, or side with no party and can vote depending on the party or specific issues. Many people choose this option when registering to vote because no party appeals to them.

It is important as the youth of America that we pay attention to these issues and cast a vote depending on what we believe is the best for the future. With my blog I hope to inform young people of current issues so that they can develop a personal opinion and cast well-informed votes. So lets get out there and voice our opinions!