Do you belive it is important for young adults to vote for President in 2008? Why or why not?

Question

In 2008, Americans from coast to coast and from all 50 states will be going to the polls to select a new President of the United States of America to replace George W. Bush. Every Presidential Election, they say that it is the most important Presidental Election and I agree with that in 2008 because America will be electing the 44th President of the United States of America.

In your opinion, do you beleive it is important for a young adult to vote for President of the United States of America if they have not interest in politics? Why or why not?

Answer 1

Because the winner of the 2008 election will set the course of the Supreme Court for the next 30 years. Ignore all other issues and that one alone is so significant that everyone should take notice.

Right now, the court is fairly split between neo-cons and pro-govt conservatives on one hand, and liberals on the other, with one moderate (Kennedy) who tends to vote mostly fiscal conservative.

Between 2008 and 2012 it's like one or two more seats will open up, probably Stevens and/or Ginsburg. A liberal (not a socialist) appointment will preserve the current balance of the Court. A neo-con appointment will lock in the the neo-con wing of the Bench, and drastically curtail civil liberties and personal choice for decades.

That issue alone should cause young adults to get involved.

Answer 2

I think it is important for every single individual to vote if they can legally vote. What ticks me off is that people sit around complaining about the laws of the land and why they hate the president and all of this other crap, and these are the same exact people that did not get their lazy selfish a** up and go vote when election time came. But then they want to complain when they do not like something or something is not going their way?? Give me a break. I dont want to hear it. If you do not or did not go and vote, (and you are eligible to vote) then you do not have an opinion.

Answer 3

Simple: If you do not vote, then you do not have any right to complain about who is elected or how they perform their duties. Young adults need to get involved in the election process, learn as much as possible about all the candidates, and make an educated selection (the days of the straight party vote are hopefully over). Not ALL Reublicans or ALL Democrats are the best choice. Vote for the candidate, NOT THE PARTY.

Answer 4

If you don't care about politics (you should) then you probably shouldn't vote. Voting is something that should be taken very seriously because the results of the election can dictate public policy for years to come. If you have no idea about the issues or the candidates and merely want to vote because you like someone's hairstyle or because all your friends voted for him/her or because you think a black president would be "really cool" then, by all means, stay away from the polls.

Answer 5

It is important for everyone eligible to vote. There is no point in having a democracy if the only people deciding are those from special interests. People often complain about our governments - but if you do not vote what right do you have to complain. For those who think thier single vote does not mean enough - look at the 2000 election.
Get yourself registered and down to the polls - democracy does not work without participation.

Answer 6

My youngest daughter will be old enough to vote in the general election in Nov 2008. She is looking forward to it, her mother is a conservative and I am a green liberal tree hugger. She knows most of the issues from the monetary cost (mom) and human cost (dad) point of view. She has asked on numerous occasions why I think bush jr is a bad president since she attends a christian school and is taught that abortion is the only issue important to Christians. I have taught her to be a free thinker, search the bible, search your heart and the truth will become apparent.

The short answer is that all Americans should be encouraged to vote their conscience.

Answer 7

It's important to vote in any election, but your vote counts more in municipal/local elections. If you want to have the most influence, vote locally.

At the end of the day, the local politicians and issues have much more impact on your life than at the national level. They determine your tax rates, whether new schools get built or existing programs continue to get funded, etc.

Answer 8

I believe it's important for everyone to vote for their favorite candidate prior to the presidential election as long as they know what they are doing and what their vote means to the country. Voting is to be taken seriously and not be treated as a joke. therefore, every vote in the ballet holds a meaning and it's reason. These voters present themselves as individuals who know enough information about the candidates and this country. Interest in politics has to be in everyone because that is what shapes the government of this country including its economy. If you don't have the slightest interest in politics, then as an individual you are not interested in what this country is about and it's future which affects your future as well if you are going to live in U.S. for all your life. But , if young adults have no interest in the government of this country, then it's best that they do not vote because their decisions could affect everyone including the candidates. Plus, because of their votes the wrong candidate could be leading this country to disaster.

Answer 9

it is important all american vote but it is also a voter's responsibility to inform themselves of the issues, not just parrot their parents viewpoints, which most will on either side.

most young people lack the experience of life. as they grow older their views are more likely to change as how they vote as it will impact their lives personally when they support themselves.

if it known that the majority of american do not bother to vote so i think the majority of the young will not bother to vote either. it will be the exception rather than the rule if they do.

Answer 10

i don't know ANY 18 year olds that can vote knowledgeably.Voting here has become more of a contest of popularity accented with sound bites of hollow promises.The president has limited power,congress holds more power and always will.most of us have no clue as to who are representatives are.But to deflect the blame from themselves,members of congress will shout to all that will listen:the president did this and then he did that.I voted for what he asked for but i really didn't mean to,blah,blah,blah.When Americans learn how our political process works,MAYBE we will finally have a government to be proud of again.