Week 5 – Political Philosophy: Youth and Voting

In a democracy such as ours, we give people to right to vote in order to make decisions on policies.  This is especially critical for our young people in college.  Think of the possible differences we can make with colleges, student loans and getting your first job in your field of career.  Please watch the following 2 videos and respond to the questions.

Video 1

Do young people vote?

Video 2

What are young people willing to give up for the right to vote?

Discussion Questions

1.  Do young people vote?  What does the video say?  What is your take on the same question?

2.  What are young people willing to give up for the right to vote?  What percent of young people are willing to give up the right to vote?  Why do you think this is so?

3. Do you think voting is effective? Why or why not?  If it is not really effective, what else can we put in place of it?