Listen to this note:
Voting is one of the most important ways that United States citizens can express their judicial power. In recent times, the discussion about the role of youth, especially Latino youth, has worried the domestic population. This expectation is expected, but it is a harsh reality that comes with a lot of pressure and responsibility.
It's not that we don't care about politics, but there are more things to worry about on a more urgent level.
As students, it is difficult to have a balance between our professional careers, our studies, and our social lives. In many cases, young people prefer to start working directly after graduating from high school due to the high cost of living, as well as developing their independence. They care about affordable housing, jobs that pay more, and still having opportunities to enjoy life.
It's not that we are selfish, rather we are trying to find stable positions for ourselves, our families and our futures, a solid foundation.
Additionally, today's young people also express their disappointment with the judicial system and with the options they have been given in the elections.
We are frustrated with performative activism, with false promises, the distrust and disconnection between politicians and their constituents, and also the challenge of knowing each candidate's campaign in all national elections, as well as local elections.
A portion of Latino youth is still undocumented and even if they want to vote, they do not have the legal right to do so.
With the help of social media, we can see more clearly that many politicians, governors, senators and representatives, do not care about the people but about the power, financial benefits and status associated with their new position.
Time to time, again. We have witnessed the values of these politicians change during their campaigns and their values when they finally take on their new jobs.
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