Comments on: Honoring the Legacy of AQ http://capsun.org/2009/03/04/honoring-the-legacy-of-aq/ Political Staffer | Non-Profit Leader | Social Media Enthusiast Fri, 11 May 2012 19:31:04 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Thom http://capsun.org/2009/03/04/honoring-the-legacy-of-aq/comment-page-1/#comment-877 Thom Wed, 04 Mar 2009 20:18:28 +0000 http://capsun.org/?p=1653#comment-877 Capsun I think you would be a hero if you can get the younger people involved. I think Obama did the best job in the last campaign that I have ever seen. However, you look at the elections and the lack of apathy not only with the young people, but everyone. It's a travesty how many people just stick their head in the sand and don't vote. I have no clue what the answer is. I disagree with Quilly that the downturned economy might wake people up. We have been through this before and it didn't seem to do anything. There is such a lack of trust with our government that I think it just turns people away. Thank goodness that the youth, such as yourself are actively involved. There is hope!! Capsun I think you would be a hero if you can get the younger people involved. I think Obama did the best job in the last campaign that I have ever seen. However, you look at the elections and the lack of apathy not only with the young people, but everyone. It’s a travesty how many people just stick their head in the sand and don’t vote. I have no clue what the answer is. I disagree with Quilly that the downturned economy might wake people up. We have been through this before and it didn’t seem to do anything. There is such a lack of trust with our government that I think it just turns people away. Thank goodness that the youth, such as yourself are actively involved. There is hope!!

]]> By: Nara http://capsun.org/2009/03/04/honoring-the-legacy-of-aq/comment-page-1/#comment-868 Nara Wed, 04 Mar 2009 19:25:01 +0000 http://capsun.org/?p=1653#comment-868 I don't know. I'm having one of those disillusioned days. I'm a (relatively) young person and totally down to make the world better for everyone, but I'm not sure that I see that in the people who are in politics. I certainly don't hear it about anyone in politics. But then I'm an artist who thinks art can change the world -- who knows? Our generation may yet rise up to assume some kind of political mantle, in unexpected ways. I don’t know. I’m having one of those disillusioned days. I’m a (relatively) young person and totally down to make the world better for everyone, but I’m not sure that I see that in the people who are in politics. I certainly don’t hear it about anyone in politics. But then I’m an artist who thinks art can change the world — who knows? Our generation may yet rise up to assume some kind of political mantle, in unexpected ways.

]]> By: quilly http://capsun.org/2009/03/04/honoring-the-legacy-of-aq/comment-page-1/#comment-867 quilly Wed, 04 Mar 2009 18:42:31 +0000 http://capsun.org/?p=1653#comment-867 , here's the comma I forgot to insert between concerns and civilizations. ;) , here’s the comma I forgot to insert between concerns and civilizations. ;)

]]> By: quilly http://capsun.org/2009/03/04/honoring-the-legacy-of-aq/comment-page-1/#comment-866 quilly Wed, 04 Mar 2009 18:41:28 +0000 http://capsun.org/?p=1653#comment-866 What is keeping young people out of politics? Lack of adequate education and complacency. Usually an interest in politics is based on an interest in improving life <i>beyond your own personal conditions</i>. I find most young people today (not all) more interested in their iPods and Wiis and whatnots than they are in the state of the world. As a student of both politics and history, I am certain you know that when people get too disconnected form other people's needs and concerns civilizations collapse. This sudden downturn in the economy might just wake a few people up and pull them back together. What is keeping young people out of politics? Lack of adequate education and complacency. Usually an interest in politics is based on an interest in improving life beyond your own personal conditions. I find most young people today (not all) more interested in their iPods and Wiis and whatnots than they are in the state of the world.

As a student of both politics and history, I am certain you know that when people get too disconnected form other people’s needs and concerns civilizations collapse. This sudden downturn in the economy might just wake a few people up and pull them back together.

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