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[–]dinker 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (2 children)

Absolutely, awareness and engagement in the voting process are crucial for a healthy democracy. When people are informed and participate, it helps prevent minority interests from dominating decisions that affect the broader population.

[–]ActuallyNot 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (1 child)

Sure. And young people are crap at exercising their democratic rights, and student union politics don't usually matter. So you get low turnout at shit like this.

But the daily fail is spinning it like a top.

[–]dinker 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

Media often plays a significant role in shaping public perception. It's important to encourage informed participation in democratic processes, especially among the younger generation, to ensure a more balanced and representative society.