The Youth Vote

By Lyndsay Wright
In America, we not only have a right to vote, but we have a responsibility to vote. Very few nations in the history of the world have allowed their people to select their leaders. Our founding fathers created a framework that guarantees us a freedom of choice. This framework assured future generations life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. We, as the future generation, must uphold this responsibility and exercise our right to vote.
This generation has unprecedented information available at our fingertips. Because of the fact that modern technology has provided anything, anytime, and anywhere, our generation has become a now generation. We want things now, as quickly as possible; the latest and greatest, and what everyone else has.
We can choose to use this technology for so much more that gossip, movies, or music. We can choose to affect the destiny of our nation. Informed decisions can allow us to make the right choices regarding our leaders and ballot initiatives. Understanding the impact of the choices we make in the now will affect our lives and others for years to come. For example, leaders we elect today will appoint and confirm judges that will interpret our laws based on their experiences and beliefs.
Barely half of the young people voted in this last election, and that was the second greatest turnout in history. That means that a minority is making the decision for the majority. Everyone has a right to be heard.
Your vote does count.
Your voice can be heard.
What will you choose to do with that power?