Being able to vote for one’s leaders is not a natural right; it’s a privilege that not all countries in the world have. The U.S. is far from a perfect society, but our government is comprised of individuals chosen by the public. And when the public does not participate in this very essential part of our democracy, it devalues the sacrifices made by so many to achieve such a status.
Arguably no demographic is more guilty of this than college-age Americans. Research shows that about 20 percent of Americans 18-29 years old voted in the 2014 midterm election.