Dear 18 Year Old Self

Dear , 18 Year Old Self and Future Voter


         I hope that you will actually take the time and actually go out and vote. As a 16 year old right now I think that you should vote for the Liberal Party. Based on the election going on right now in 2015 I think that the Liberal Party provides the largest amount of benefits for young people like you. With all the encouragement towards young people I hope you make sure that you actually do vote. Make sure that you if you don't vote for Liberals, vote for anyone but conservatives. They are a bad party in my eyes and they don't provide any benefits for you as a first time voter.

         Turnout for young Canadians in the May 2011 election was considerably below the average – just 38.8 percent of Canadians aged 18-24 and 45.1 percent of 25-34 year olds voted. A study commissioned by Elections Canada following the election gives new insight into why they are less engaged. The National Youth Survey -- the most comprehensive study yet of 18-34 year-olds -- detailed the motivational and access barriers they experienced. When asked why they did not vote, many participants cited access issues – they were too busy, couldn't get to the polls, and didn't know where the polls were – but scratching below the surface, the study found that in most cases, the real issue is motivation. In other words, if they were motivated to vote, most youth could overcome these access barriers. Don't be in this 38 % and not vote. Be yourself and take the time to vote for the Liberal Party.

            It seems that many people your age as well as people a little bit older than you aren't motivated to vote because they feel it is a waste of time and has nothing to do with them. Believe me, voting for the Liberals will  provide so many benefits for you and your parents. If you are asking what your parents has to do with this situation, just remember, when your parents are happy that will make you happy because your not getting into trouble by them. So, in  conclusion vote for the Liberals because they will keep everyone happy.