The government shut down, and the hardship facing federal workers and contractors is just one sign of how important the President, and politics generally, is. Our soldiers serving in distant places are another sign. But these signs, while very visible now, are just two of the many reasons why politics are so critical to our lives.
In the run-up to the 2016 election, I spoke with several young people. I was struck by the fact that they did not believe politics was relevant to their lives. While these young people said they intended to vote, they were not fired up the election. And they were unable to explain why the election mattered to their lives.
I hope they voted. More importantly, I hope they know today why politics are so important to us. I have certainly gained a new appreciation for politics and an informed citizenry since seeing the damage Trump is doing.
In the run-up to the 2016 election, I spoke with several young people. I was struck by the fact that they did not believe politics was relevant to their lives. While these young people said they intended to vote, they were not fired up the election. And they were unable to explain why the election mattered to their lives.
I hope they voted. More importantly, I hope they know today why politics are so important to us. I have certainly gained a new appreciation for politics and an informed citizenry since seeing the damage Trump is doing.
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/01/05/opinion/sunday/trump-impeachment.html
