why do youngsters don't take up politics as a career?????/?
410652
The biggest hurdle to entering politics is money.\nNot at the local level - you can run a campaign there\nfor a few thousand dollars.\n\nBut even State Legislative races can cost 10s of thousands,\nsome State Senate races have run into the hundreds of thousands.\n\nAnd to run for Congress takes $1 million minimum. That means $10,000 every week for the two years you are serving in Congress. That's a lot of money to beg for.\n\nIf we had public financing of elections, I believe it would become a lot more attractive option for many people.
892251
They don't pay attention in school, every public school system in America, (and I've been to a few) teaches civics.(which is, how the country runs, the nature of the government and how to function in it.) \nSecondarily, these kids don't see their parents or other role models exercising their right to vote, or serve on juries or even write to their congressman or senators!  and if you don't know how to use something properly  you won't use it at all!
1149993
They aren't viewed as being matured enough.  Although there probably are a few that would be able to make better choices, it's just that the majority wouldn't seem to know, or care about the political topics.
438030
I think that many young people look on their futures the same way that gold-seekers looked on striking it rich in the gold fields. All they had to do was find a way to get there and it would be waiting for them to pick it up.\n\nWith so much attention these days being paid by the media to the heroes that capture our youths imagination, young people believe that "Overnight Success Stories" are the rule rather than the exception.\n\nWhen they admire the achievements of athletes like Magic Johnson and Michael Jordon, they never think of the blood sweat and tears these men put into their earlier and ongoing training. All they see are the all star moments on the basketball court, played and re-played in living colour and the media concentrates on publicizing the advantages these heroes have: money, fame, fortune and the red carpet treatment wherever they go. \n\nThe adulation of fans knows no bounds and they all want to be like them but few ever do more than talk about it  because they don't know where to start learning how to achieve their goals. They just know that they want to be Rock Stars, Movie Stars, Singers, Models, and Sports figures (of outstanding quality, never mind just getting on the team).\n\nThe kid who wants to be a baseball star, but blows off practice to go out with friends will never get there. The girl who entertains her friends and relatives with her voice but takes exception to any advice from the people who know about voice training, will never get there. The girls and boys who have acted in every drama their schools put on, all want to go to Hollywood or New York, but how many opportunities are out there for them? Not many and they'll go to the people who worked their tail off BEFORE the audition to train themselves for that "lucky break." \n\nAll to many kids today simply don't know the meaning of "hard work and concentrated effort." Obtaining an education requires all that and more. Only the ones who somehow find the stamina, fortitude, and above all the motivation to keep carrying on, will achieve success. That is where we can help. We must motivate our young people and not necessarily with financial gain. Many young people are far more interested in "making a difference" in the political, cultural and environmental landscape, than they are in earning large amounts of money (though of course it is always nice if the two go together).\n\nAs for the rest, they will fall into the good old boy syndrome that characterizes much of modern life. It's not what you know but who you know, that spells success. Sadly, for many people that is all too true and one more reason not to bust their tails to get an education.
1160409
I've read articles about this very question.  There's no question that better and more competent candidates are out there.  But a bright, ethical (potential) candidate is not interested in politics.  Why should he/she be?  If you're that competent and able, going into the political arena is like quitting your CEO job and GM and becoming a used car salesman.  The chief asset of a politician is salesmanship.  The ability to sell himself and an ego proportionate to his disproportionate image of himself.\n\nSo we the people are left to suffer with the used car salesman equivelent.  I know your pain.
615173
Every one in talk and discussion say Indian politics is dirty politics (as they say about politics anywhere in world) however most of them will jump to that bandwagon given a chance. By extension Politician are considered to be villain. However of the late you see lot of youngsters and intellectuals are joining politics and are becoming successful. What would be better example that both President and Prime minister are great scholar and have been very successful in there field. So I would say it would have been bad earlier and may not be that good now also but it is improving a lot.
1054140
It's just so screwed up, we are just little pawns in the governments quest for power, our lives don't mean much to them apparently. I'm 20 years old and my boyfriend and I are constantly harassed about going into the army by recruiters and there is never any talk of war just promises of money and career advancement, that's how they trick you into signing up what they don't talk about is that you may not come back alive to reap the benefits! I wish I could buy a beer bottle and break it upside their heads!!!
647540
So they are less controlled by politics. They have no loyalty to a particular party or politician if their jobs are secure.
29816
the major reason is the politics. they are using these issues and make those people to fight for them and all other things.. not only illeterate people all educated people and even graduates and post graduates.. and higher officials are in this .. who became BAKARA in these issues by politicians.
916089
how about we just agree that all politicians are crooks and liars and move forward. but unless your like 10 years old, if you don't have a job by now then your more than likely to be a burden on society. if you want to become a republican all you need to do is have personal responsibility, be against the murder of Innocent babes ( libs and Dem's justify this by calling it abortion ).want to fight for our freedoms which libs to often take for granted. and most of all kick any sickos out of office as they did with Foley, and not reelect them like the Dem's did with Gerry Studds.\n\nand if you like that earned income credit don't be surprised when the Dem's take it from you with even higher taxes, it is what they are well known for. but hay they might give you some food stamps so they can say they help the poor.
221187
i woman of corse yes.BUT  child...no i dont think that a child would ever be mature enough and have to knowledge and political strength to ever lead a country...unless the child has the mind of a grown person lol...anyways its against the rules...a person has to be at least 35 to even run for president.
345343
One word... strategery. \nBut seriously, some people would rather not be sheep - mindlessly following whoever is leading.  Education and credentials do not necessarily indicate intelligence.  Why don't I become president? I would rather do something that will have a positive effect on the future, like teach. As opposed to sending innocent men and women to other countries to die so that I can increase my wealth via the oil industry.
803835
yes, in order to be a politician, you have to be a great manipulator, but not a liar... in fact, nobody can tell the truth everytime, so what politicians do is to tell the truth in a way that it is convenient. I see nothing wrong with that. Instead of saying "I hate you", they may say "I don't like you very much"
109264
The act of becoming a politician seems to have very little to do with actually having good intentions for the whole of the country. Looks like it's all about who you know and what your willing to do to get there. It's a job that kicks ass compared to McDonalds and when humans of that caliber get the kind of power they do... well.... forgeda about it!
754523
I agree they should have to show up for work. I have been to the State House in SC when I was in high school for a field trip and was shocked to see that no one on the floor was paying any attention. There were almost parties going on all over the place and people laughing it up but no one was paying attention. What is really sad is that if you look at how they voted on issues you will find that lots of them will not even bother to vote if it is a controversial issue so they can play both sides of the issue later ( I didn't vote for it  or I didn't vote against it).
72831
Well, I have an excuse, seeing as I was 17 in 2004, which is too young to vote, unfortunately.\n\nBut just because you're too young, or aren't a citizen, or couldn't register for some reason, doesn't mean that you can't/shouldn't complain & discuss politics.
325772
Because students can't vote. It ease to scare a few billion out of the public for a war, but politicians can't convince people that education is a worthy cause, plus the people it would affect most (students) can't vote.