how does liberty and democracy empower the youth?

Answer 1

It doesnt. Not anymore after the 1970s vietnam war. When the voting age was lowered to 18, Rarely anyone around that age voted.

But to be a little bit better in my answer, Because of the protests of the vietnam war, the young hippies were able to cause the failure of the vietnam war, and because of the amount of people participating, the government allowed them to vote, giving the youth more power in policy. Problem is no one showed up, the government now thinks that that even though they gave them the chance to vote, they will have no impact on democracy. Thats why the old people screw us over with their debt in social security, cause they participate. The only people who empower the youth, are liberals, who run up debt.

Answer 2

For starters, liberty and democracy are exact opposites of each other. Democracy is mob rule, where the majority tells the minority what they can and can't do. Liberty, on the other hand, is the natural right of every individual to do what they please as long as it doesn't infringe on other people's liberties (i.e. property rights, including your person). Liberty should empower ALL of us, not just youths. Democracy, on the other hand, abuses liberties and steals power from us. So the next time you hear politicians bragging about spreading democracy, think of two wolves and a sheep voting on what's for dinner.

Answer 3

Empower Our Youth for Democracy, Now!


As a young, 31 year old Democrat, and a member of many charitable organizations, I find it harder and harder to engage the youth of this country to join with others, in discovering the values inherent to liberty. I would hope that Mr. Edwards will do as I have been doing for the past 7 years and send this message to younger, more impressionable voters: Only with your help, can any organization and most assuredly our government, survive the rigors of continuing a democratic form of government.

During my father's and grandfather's day, it was not unusual to find their children and grandchildren following them, years later, into the voting booth. Nor was it an anomaly to watch as they joined the American Legion, the Moose, the Elks, the Masons, etc. However, today, I am witnessing something I thought I would never live to see; young adults who never even register to vote and apathy toward charity based organizations. Hopefully, with John Edwards as president, we can reverse the direction of the cherished youth of this nation, empowering them to take a step backward, into their fore bearer's shoes, involving each and every one of them, in a true democratic society, as an American tradition. The Truth: No leader can lead if there is no one left who is willing to follow him.

Answer 4

who says we have a democracy. I fought for my republic.