Public Address | OurTube | Voting apathy

HenrikeForschler

Tue, 26 Aug 2014 16:57:42 +1200

Hi Franklin,
You raise an interesting point when saying that politicians do not write their speeches themselves. Words always can be interpreted subjectively. From that perspective one could even argue that politicians themselves interpret the speech written by someone else quite differently than intended or that the writer of the…

Franklin Vincent

Mon, 25 Aug 2014 21:36:51 +1200

Hello Henrike,

Politics as a whole has never really been an interesting topic amongst most of the younger generation. Listening to political leaders give speeches about how things will never be the same once they have been elected all sound the same and that they will do their best in…

HenrikeForschler

Mon, 25 Aug 2014 14:58:07 +1200

Hi Helena,

Thanks for your response. It is right that people’s lifestyles get busier and busier every day. It seems that our use of modern technology and the instant transmission of communication accelerates our everyday lives. Like that it seems that no time is left after work obligations and fun…

Helena Rakitzo

Sun, 24 Aug 2014 14:15:55 +1200

Hi Henrike

I totally agree with you on the fact that a lot of young people nowadays are not willing to put any kind of effort in getting at least a little overview on politics or parties in their country. I think people have very busy lifestyles and the little…

HenrikeForschler

Wed, 20 Aug 2014 19:54:38 +1200

Especially so close to the elections – this is an important question to ask. Even though voting turnout in New Zealand in general is quite high – a decline can be observed. A decline- especially driven by young eligible voters, which seems to become stronger and stronger and also seems…