1)I'm fed up with the state of the current political situation…
Uhm, okay so change it. The best way to make changes to laws you don't like is to get out there and cast your vote. Find a politician who fits your beliefs, knock out a quick internet search of the guy just to make sure he's a stand up dude, and then cast your ballot. Most laws passed don't benefit young Americans the way we want them to. That's because not enough young Americans go out and get their voices heard. If you want to crush some candies as our new national sport then vote to make it so.
2)I'm just one lil' guy, my vote won't even count…
It's true that there have been times in America's history that the popular candidate did not win the presidential election. However, that has only been three times in our country's history. Plus, states often use more of a direct vote system. If you are worried that your vote won't count then focus on state elections. Just remember that you are doing your part to make a difference and even a pawn can become a queen.
3)I'm above all that voting nonsense…
If you feel like the bickering and arguing is counterproductive then you should try moving to a third world country. It is much more productive to solve political issues with guns and rebel armies trying to overthrow a government. Debating political issues is the best way to show how your point trumps that of another. In the case of elections, you often get a closer look at what a politician is really trying to accomplish, then you have your opportunity to make more educated decisions.
4)The two dudes in the race are scary…
Yes they are. It turns out that people don't normally make the news as a prime candidate by underachieving their way through life. But I do have good news for you; there are other candidates than those on your trusty television. When it comes down to casting your ballot, there are usually a plethora of candidates that you have never heard of or seen before. Political races are expensive and many runners can't advertise like your good old Donald Trump can. Take time to look up who else is running and read a little about what their positions are, you might just find someone who feels just like you.
5)I can't find the polling place, Help!...
It must be hard living in a time where nothing exists to help you find where you're going. More than likely you are reading this on your smart phone but in the event that you still have one of those old computer thingies you could probably look it up on the World Wide Web. If that approach is too new world for you then I'd recommend finding a telephone and dialing the operator, if that is even still possible. Then trot to a museum, which I'm sure is the only place you can still find a physical map.
6)But mommy, I don't want to vote…
Have you ever had an argument with your grandpa? I'm sure you couldn't believe that he could be so stupid. I don't want to pay into social security, I'm only 20. Well, odds are that his opinion is counting more than yours is at the ballot box. Statistics show that your grandpa's age group has the highest percentage of voters. If you like being ruled by the old men of our nation then just sit back and do everything he tells you to. You basically are anyway. Check this out and decide if you are just a statistic http://www.statisticbrain.com/voting-statistics/
7)Between Candy Crush and work I just don't have the time…
I totally understand. Between full time work, full time school and writing Buzzfeeds about voting, I don't have the time either. Luckily, for us busy folk, the world has found a way to hear our voice. That way is via the Mail-In-Ballot. It might just be as easy as sending a letter. Grab your ballot, Christmas tree your choices then drop it in the mail box with a sense of accomplishment. Now call your friends to say you know who the next mayor will be.
8)Jury Duty doesn't seem like my thing…
There is a hard argument to make here. If you are a registered voter, you can be pulled for jury duty. Let's just try and look at it in a bright light. You get paid for your time there, you could be put in a hotel, and you get to make decisions that directly affect someone's life. Most of the time you won't get pulled away for too long and if that time is during your normal work schedule, then your place of employment has to let you off.
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