Youth Break the Polarized Political Sphere

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By Melissa on Jun 8, 2009 | In Uncategorized

I am a couple of years off from being an Echo Boomer, one who is of the Millennial Generation.

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But being Gen X still puts me in range to know what the youth of today really want in Political Dialogue. Young voters, especially College Students are more engaged in Politics more than ever before. I think it has something to do with this Millennial Makeover. You know it as Myspace, Facebook, Twitter and Youtube(Which I have all by the way). With this method of technology, young people play a larger more expanded role. Throughout history, there seems to be generational turning points. At times, the young energy led the country into trouble and at others, into great new successes. But at both types of transitions, there was always a common thread. The Youth trying to fit in into the political process. It usually happens every 40 years. And my friends, we are in another turning point, if last year's national election didn't give you a clue that the youth have arrived, just take my word for it. And if being the youngest female to run in the recent city elections didn't tip you off, again, just take my word. This is the most Diverse Generation in American History and if you want to help them break their own polarized political sphere, please engage them in the dialogue they seek. Now, this may be hard for some, but all the youth really aspire for is dialogue that is honest and on point. That is right, honesty and to have a laser focus of the issues. You will not be able to engage this generation that does have a sense of obligation and duty to their community, if the nature of the news is filled with high-fanfare garbage. Please do not underestimate the youth of today as they are the future of tomorrow. And to all of the candidates, here and of the future, do not go about your prevaricated monologues and ambiguous ways, because we will become detached from what you try to make us believe. You want to reach the youth of today? Just tell us the truth but can you do so by messaging through FB or tweeting it! Thanks!