It seems that most non-voting twenty-somethings fall into three categories (Politically that is): those that are disgusted with political zealots, those who don't care because their vote "doesn't count anyway," and the third (the newest group) think that the results do not effect them.
"Elections are going to happen whether or not we vote. And the people who are elected will make decisions on issues large and small. The same is true for the various referenda and regulations put forward by our states and municipalities. The vast majority of these decisions won’t affect the vast majority of us directly. But each affects somebody, and there’s the rub:
Whether you’re personally motivated by a given issue or candidate, do you to learn what’s at stake in your community’s life, and then pull the lever?
That’s why it’s important to remember that elections are about
people—and don’t let anyone get away with saying it doesn’t matter who wins. That’s always a cop-out. It may be that no candidate feels completely satisfying to vote for, but your satisfaction isn’t the point of voting.
The point is making an informed decision about the person you think will best serve your neighbors."
