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  1. Jan 2021
    1. Of course, one doesn’t need to know the parts, how they work, to be able to ride a bike.  Just as one doesn’t need to know everything about government to be a citizen. 

      I think this is an important message because many young people and some demographics might feel threatened by the complexities of government, to the point where it might discourage them from participating, though it might feel like one g=has to know everything in order to participate its good to be knowledgeable but one should still participate.

    1.   Far too many people view politics in much the same way as they do when watching a show like Game of Thrones, House of Cards, or The Bachelor.  In other words, they focus on the drama, the conflict, the personalities, etc., and very often choose sides as if being a cheerleader/spectator is enough.

      Unfortunately, these past few years, the news have felt a lot like a reality tv show like described above. News outlets thrive off ratings and drama tend to get a lot more rating than reporting real news. The way people interact with politics has completely changed. A positive note that has come out of all this turmoil is that young people have been getting more and more involved in politics as a result.