In the video, MTV representative Gideon Yago discusses the low voting turnout of young people, especially those 18-25 years old. It seems to me that young people aren't going to the polls as much as they should be because they aren't given enough incentive. During the Vietnam War, the youth of America was empowered and was able to change the voting age. The people of that generation were able to change the constitution and get their say in what happens. I believe that what made them so passionate to go to the polls and speak out was because politics was directly affecting them and the people they know. Sure, even today the things happening in Iraq, and such issues like stem cell research, the economy, largely effect us, however many of the youth today don't seem to realize that. In my opinion the youth is just plain stubborn. A frisbee has to smack us right in the head for it to really hit hard. However, it does seem that our generation is being more influenced to vote, and are more encouraged than ever before. Through mediums like the internet and websites such as myspace, facebook, and youtube, the youth is becoming more aware of current events and politics.A new revolution is sweeping the nation, and the rest of the nation wouldn't realize it until they get hit on the head with a frisbee.
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