Has the past discouraged the lower and mid class African American youth from using their freedom to vote? Yesterday was election time and many young democrats were on the rocks about who to vote for, or if they should even participate at all.
Yesterday showed a stunning 9% percent difference in the polls for African American youth voting compared to the polls that placed Obama in the white house in 2008 President election. http://www.cbsnews.com
The ultimate question seems to be, what is the lack of motivation in our communities?
This morning 93.9-- reported that "Over 4 million blacks DID NOT VOTE for the November 2, 2010 midterm election.
Some youth from ages 18-29 feel they should not vote because it does not have an actual affect on the laws chosen, others feel like we "owe it to their ancestors to vote," states anonymous current Art Institute student.
In 2008 the demanding numbers from voices of the people proved if everyone participates in voting, the polls will not lie. During 2008 elections the polls showed people of America wanted to be apart of something historical, but many do not understand that it does not stop at the President.
The President does not make the laws, he suggest them, and announces the results. The Senate and State Governor decides what is best for its boundary.
Black people need to wake up and stop half-assing! Many reasons discourage young blacks not to vote, but at the end of the day we have an obligation to our ancestors, which is to not let their struggle end in vain.
We need to unite and remember we have equal say in rights and opportunity.
Wake up! Listen to the 'bullshit' you do not so called want to hear from our Senators and Governors, they hold the voice of our communities so that you can have the opportunity to have a voice and make a change.
