"We have been labeled apathetic, lazy, and selfish just to name a few," says Josie Mazzaferro in her essay entitled, "Turned Off by Politics." We have been judged in every aspect of society, especially in the political arena. Is there any way for us to clear up these misconceptions given to us by other generations?
It seems that the voice of Generation X is silent when it comes to political issues these days. When we talk about politics we often wonder what relevance it has on our lives. Many of us feel that politicians are no longer trustworthy. "I am not saying that every politician is corrupt," states Mazzaferro, it's just hard to believe what he or she says is true when our generation has witnessed such harsh realities involving political figures. For example: the Monica Lewinsky ordeal that involved President Clinton. How are we supposed to trust a President who lies and commits forms of adultery to
country is to come together as a whole and vote to get what we want. It doesn't take much effort to go to a district and cast a ballot. Still many of us have not got the picture that voting is the answer.If Generation X as a whole took the time to vote maybe we could make a difference in who will represent our city, state or country. Or maybe we could even end some of the corruption involved within our government. By voting and becoming more involved in political issues we can begin to clear up the misconceptions that other generations have bestowed upon us. There is no way to escape politics in this country; being apathetic is simply giving up whatever power we have to change the system, and when it comes to political issues in this country, voting is the only way for our voices to be heard. By expressing our right to vote, other generations will be reassured that one-day Generation X will inherit the nation
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