Why Should We Care?

            With the election coming up rapidly there has been a huge uproar of political talk at CCHS. Many students seem to have an opinion they have to say about either of the candidates running for office. During the debates, it was not uncommon to see hundreds of posts on Twitter about the candidates’ policies and how they were good/bad for our nation.

            It’s a wonder how there is so much involvement at our school yet only a slim percentage of students will actually be able to vote in this election. This raises the question for those who can’t vote this year: why should we care?

            Well there are a few reasons why you should care. Staying informed at an early age can help you make decisions later in life. By knowing your politics now you will be able to quickly jump right in once you come of age. Furthermore, by having a solid political base now, you will be less prone to conform to other’s beliefs in college. Once you go away to school you will be around a whole new crowd, biased professors, activist students, etc. It only makes sense that the politically ignorant will choose to simply agree with their peers at this stage. Don’t conform! Get involved with politics as soon as you can. Lastly, by being informed on the political issues, you can still help swing the election. Teenagers are being used around the nation to help with the political campaigns. From mailing letters to registering voters, there are tons of things that us teens can do to help influence the outcome of this election. If you are a politically involved student, you should look into becoming active in a campaign.

            Knowledge is power. This old phrase still holds true today, where the most educated people excel at life. Don’t miss out on knowledge because you believe that it’s not important. Go on political blogs now, start researching the candidates, read up on economic issues, it will only make you a stronger person.