OPINION: RUTHIE KELLY: Humor is needed to attract young voters

Currently, our lack of public participation means politicians can take our tax dollars and direct our lives without worrying they will have to face the consequences of their actions because we use our spare time to read about Brangelina, Britney's babies or LiLo's overdose, instead of budg...

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Published inKnight-Ridder/Tribune Business News
Main Author Kelly, Ruthie
Format Newspaper Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Washington Tribune Content Agency LLC 06.12.2007
Subjects
Age groups
Citizen participation
Debates
Elections
Government spending
Politics
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Summary:Currently, our lack of public participation means politicians can take our tax dollars and direct our lives without worrying they will have to face the consequences of their actions because we use our spare time to read about Brangelina, Britney's babies or LiLo's overdose, instead of budget cuts to college loans and grants.