JSA Elections

[PsiMatt]

Look, if you simply generalize politicians, and give up hope of being able to affect change in the nation, then you have already lost the struggle for influence. If you will go by examples in the present, there are politicians that will listen to the people, members of Congress for example. Some have asked for Student Advisory Boards to voice their opinions on matters that concern them, for example. It is true that we may be ignored, but we will have a voice, and if we can turn that into a voice to the media, and the nation, then the politicians will listen.

Look, the JSA organization, among others, was responsible for getting the voting age lowered to 18....now we seek to once again be a powerful voice in the affairs of the nation. I, myself, am the Executive Director of the International League of Students, an international organization representing the viewpoints of the youth of the world. We are currently applying for UN membership, and we do have considerable sway over some in the UN. Thus, it is possible for students (and other minors), to influence politicians and the society in which they dwell. For the most part, it is the apathy that is present in many of the youth of today that is impeeding our chances to let our voice be heard. Without hope for success, there will be no success...keep that in mind, and get involved