The 2016 Presidential Election is going to be an extremely monumental event. There's already a lot of media buzz about it, with candidates left and right releasing statements, doing interviews and participating in debates. There is an incredibly large field of candidates, and a lot of information to sift through. In fact, the entire thing is really, really overwhelming, and for someone who's not very interested in politics, it may seem irrelevant and not worth the time.
But here is my advice to you: do it. Learn about the candidates and about the issues that exist in our country today. Vote.
Because when it comes down to it, whether you are bothered about politics or not, the president we elect will have a large impact on our future. They will have a say in the amount of taxes we pay, the issues our country will focus on the most in the upcoming years, and in some cases, the laws we will have to obey.
The next president will shape our future, and it's important to recognize this and get out there and vote. Although you may not think your vote counts for much (especially in the electoral college system), sitting around and doing nothing is worse. Refusing to take an interest in the future of this country is unwise because your choice (or lack of choice) will affect your future.
Plus, it's not that hard to educate yourself on the political issues this country faces. I'm sure you already have some opinions about some of them! For example, you most likely have an opinion about the legalization of marijuana or gay marriage, or the right to reproductive rights and abortion. You may also have an opinion on the government's spending, and where or how much should be allocated to certain areas of the budget. You may also know a decent amount about foreign policy and our involvement in foreign conflicts. This is because much of what occurs in politics has already affected our lives, and will continue to do so.
That's why it's important to get out there and vote! Do it for yourselves, and do it for the future of our country.
