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Do Millennials Think Voting Enough?

What can we do to insure that our voices are heard?

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Do Millennials Think Voting Enough?
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For the majority of our country's history voting was a birthright for white men. In the year 1920 that birthright was granted to women, specifically white women. It wasn't until the year 1964 with the passing of President Johnson's Civil Rights Act that people of color, both men and women, were able to vote and became embraced as citizens with full equal rights.

Fast forwarding to today a person can see both acts are in effect. People between the ages of 18 and 26 are the generation that can make a difference. This specific generation, known as millennials, was born between the years 1990 and 1998. One day millennials will be like Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton - running for President as well as other offices in both government and major businesses/corporations.

In the meantime, the only way for millennials to truly make a difference is to have their voices heard. Voting in the 2016 Presidential Election is the obvious solution to this problem, although a number of millennials find that voting is not enough. Debates with family, friends and colleagues have become popular among millennials which provide another solution to the problem of having voices heard.

While forming a rally to support a candidate or a particular viewpoint may not be for everyone, millennials have the option to create a discussion that may act as a mock rally or debate. The effect of doing so can be as monumental as a rally. It can spark a major change and conversation that can offset lasting effects.

Millennials are not the first generation that has encountered issues with voting. They certainly will not be the last. By simply having their voices heard in multiple ways millennials can change the future. They will create a lasting impact that can enhance their chances of becoming the next President or head of a large business/corperation.

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