Megan Ryan
Staff Writer
This is a generation that could easily change this country and restore the prosperity we take for granted. Our opinion greatly differs from the opinion of generations before us.
Constantly, this generation is underestimated and many people feel we lack knowledge of issues at hand.
Not only do we have knowledge of the issues, but more so than ever are we actively seeking change in this country.
Not only is this generation staking interest in political reforms, but also we care about many social issues in this country.
We know from Facebook it is easy to gather people quickly and be quite effective. This generation has used our resources to make people aware of issues we feel strongly about.
APSU students recently gathered against Westboro Baptist Church, who never arrived, and showed their support for Judy Shepard. We are not a generation who is going to stand on the sidelines and let things happen.
There are many people who are critical of young Americans and believe that we have no interest in the important issues that are plaguing this nation .
The Young Americans for Freedom began to fight this idea when they started their organization with just 90 members in 1970, and now its members have surpassed 10,000 according to their Web site (www.WAF.org).
They are now active participants in elections and standing up for conservative issues they believe in. This is a growing trend in America.
Not only are many young political groups popping up everywhere, but we are also seeing an increased number of young volunteer groups. All over, this generation is seeing changes that need to made and we are actively doing something about them.
The issue is not that this is a generation that doesn’t care about its country, but rather we are not being heard.
Hamilton College has conducted many surveys to find out how this generation feels about politics and other important issues regarding America.
One survey conducted by the college found 33.6 percent of students did not believe the leaders of this country are putting value on what this generation believes in.
Active support for issues this generation believes it is necessary for achieving change that we are seeking. This generation is destroying the stereotype that we do not care, and we hope older generations will see this.
This generation has acquired the knowledge and technology to make things happen that older generations did not realize were possible. We are actively reaching out to our communities and doing good for all people.
It is college campuses, who are full of young people, that make the community aware and knowledgeable of the important issues.
I think the young people of America could greatly surprise everyone that has made their mark in the past.
So, time is due that people realize that putting stake in this generation’s opinions and goals is necessary for the prosperity of the future.
