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Originally Posted by MarchHare
It's a bit of a catch-22. There's no denying that younger people vote in proportionally lower numbers than older citizens, but why is that? Is it because young people are more interested in alcohol, drugs, rock music, video games, etc. than civic engagement? Or is it because most political candidates don't speak to issues important to their demographic because they're too busy trying to win support from the statistically-more-likely-to-vote older citizens?
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Most young people are likely still living off their parents dime and so things like taxes dont affect them. "Real world" issues dont affect those who live in the mommy and daddy funded dreamworld. When young people start paying things like income tax, property tax, cell phone bills, car payments, etc etc is when young people turn from legal adults into actual adults.
Why a politician wouldnt speak to those who dont contribute financially to society shouldnt be that difficult to comprehend imo.