It’s no secret that young people are cynical when it comes to the political process and government institutions. This cynicism manifests itself in the abysmally low turnout statistics for young voters. One main cause of this pessimism is government scandal.
Whether it’s Senator Larry Craig allegedly involved in a would-be gay tryst in an airport bathroom stall or Jack Abramoff and Republican members of Congress lining their own pockets with various schemes, there are plenty of examples of corruption and scandals in government. Scandals involving patronage, sex, money, fraud, and other similar activities serve to undermine the public’s trust in government and elected officials. This is especially true for young people who are less likely to tolerate hypocrisy from their leaders.
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