Young people running for office

[Mathematician]

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Our county, in recent history, has seen a lot of upstart people from 18-24 move into local elections. I'm of course part of this tradition, but it is remarkable to see so many young activists getting involved.

 

[OutOfTime]

Great, at least you're not corrupt and nwo puppets. the party system is crap, it'd be so much more better if it was all independents.

 

[Fat Old Sun]

I think it is a great thing for people of all ages and life experience run if they have an interest. The candidates we usually get to choose from would do a great job representing us all if we were a nation of 55 year old lawyers. We are not, and I shudder to think what it would be like if we were.

About ten years ago or so, not far from where I lived, an 18 year old ran for the school board and was actually elected. While I don't think it would be wise if the board was composed solely of 18 year olds, he took it very seriously and brought a much needed and often neglected perspective to the position.

 

[Charity]

They certainly couldn't do any worse than some of the politicians we have now...

Actually they might bring some refreshing new ideas to a stale, opinionated bunch of old relics.

I do think that all things should be in moderation, with an equal amount of old, and new, at least for a while to keep an even balance.