Latino Voting

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As a fan of politics, and an active watcher of the manipulative brainwashing people like to call news, I consider voting to be a big deal. Latinos make up a large portion of our United States population and I find it quite remarkable that there is such a burden on the Latino voters in this nation. In my opinion, I think votes coming from minorities, are the most significant. They are what give America, its so called “melting pot” aura. Without those voters, there are still issues out there directing towards those people that need to be dealt with, otherwise they won’t even get the chance to be here to have to deal with them anymore, if you get what I’m implying. Immigration laws seem like an ongoing unnecessary debate, for which the racists of America disagree upon, and it is why we need those Latino voters. For example, in the 2016 Presidential Election, say Donald Trump wins, we cannot let that happen. When a man as powerful and ignorant as Donald Trump says he will build a wall blocking Mexican borders from United States, he most likely means it, he is a man of his word. Sadly, he is currently in the lead for not only the Republican Party, but the election itself. People like him are what will bring America to its downfall, and it’s sad to have to witness it happening, but we can change that. All we have to do it vote. Another issue is, the people that are eligible might be newcomers, or just don’t really understand the American political system and its significance. I think it is up to our generation to change that. A lot of Latinos that intend to vote aren’t eligible because of age, or they just aren’t registered voters quite yet. If the only issue for those who are citizens, or have the choice to become one, I understand the viewpoint of, coming from another country and not trusting the government. But, it is something all of America has to deal with, so why not make the best out of it. After all, our government isn’t very reliable, but we have to live our lives, and go on. We cannot take out the government, but we also cannot let the government take us out. Although, there are so many Latinos that make up the United States, only 17% of those that were eligible voted. That leaves way more than half of the eligible voters voting rights going to waste. The decision for our presidential candidates may be manipulated by the news, but to choose who is running your country is a big deal. Which is also why people need to take voting more seriously. For example, if you look …show more content…
I think because of situations like this, we should have more children to watch the news, so as we grow older, we know what to expect, and we are educated on the wonders of the U.S. government. Many Latino teenagers, I think know what to expect, because those who are the children of immigrants, have been raised in this environment. They know right from wrong and with the power of critical thinking, and casting a vote, they can change the United States. It is said, by 2020 there will be more Latinos in the United States than any other race. At this rate, if every one of them were to vote, I see good things happening to America, or an improvement at the

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