• AUniqueGeek@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    You might be right about the politicians and those in power pushing for those changes but which generation is the one that predominantly voted them in? That’s why a lot of people blame the boomers. Plus, go look at the average age of a lot of our leading politicians.

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      Just like kids now, kids then did not vote. You are a prime example of why they should be teaching critical thinking in schools. When someone is pushing an agenda, you always have to ask why.

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          In the US, Gen Z still only has 10% who are active voters. Recent elections have seen a 4% surge. Not really a great deal on such a small baseline. There is more to do with convincing the young that it is in their interests to vote at each election. This post being one of the main reasons why.