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Originally Posted by The Drifter  So is it really the younger generations fault that they don't know about politics? I mean really, it's you guys who are supposed to teach politics in school and you guys run news networks. The news reporters in your day talked about things that were relevant, but yet what WE get to see is Anna Nicole Smith's death and how much of a mess Brittany Spears is, and don't forget which hollywood stars are picking up trannys and those who are with child.
America has a bad case of A.D.D. Don't pin all the blame of the lack of political knowledge on the youngsters. | You are VERY VERY correct grasshopper. It's ultimately the youngsters fault (i'm a person that believes in individual responsibility and not blame others) BUT...teens are force fed what you are talking about...Anna Nicole, Brittney, American Idol...and few are fortunate enough to have parents that know enough or care enough to steer them towards something a little more fullfilling. How many 18 year olds pick up a USA today or know what's going on in the world? When I was 18 I didn't. Times haven't changed in that aspect and I believe that more young adults are interested in politics but don't know what they are really voting for...just my opinion.
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