I kept thinking about this because I was wondering whether my peers were ignorant or just ignoring things purposely. I've decided on the latter.
In The Handmaid's Tale, the main character alludes to the fact that we are all slowly boiling, and by the time we notice it'll be too late and we'll be boiled to death.
The people in my school (hell, even some adults) don't care about anything that directly affects their little circle of comfort.
This wouldn't bother me more than usual if it weren't for the fact that my classmates turn 18 this year, and thus will be able to vote.
It seems as though every time me and my friend mention any of the Republicans, someone says, "Who is that?" Just typing that makes me angry. DO YOU WATCH THE NEWS??? THESE CRAZY REPUBLICAN CANDIDATES HAVE BEEN TOP STORIES SO MANY TIMES BECAUSE OF THE RIDICULOUS THINGS THEY SAY.
I've heard so many of my classmates say, "I don't care about them."
DO YOU IDIOTS NOT REALIZE THAT ONE OF THESE NUTJOBS COULD BECOME PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES??
And maybe you're thinking, "Well at least you'll vote and you aren't dumb."
Well unfortunately I CANNOT vote because I am not a citizen. The irony here is that I know more about how the United States works than most of my peers. I'd even go as far as to say most of my entire 6-12 grade school. I could probably pass a citizenship test easier than they could, and they were born here.
So now maybe you're thinking, "Well, why don't you just take the citizenship test?"
Unfortunately, even though I was born in April, I don't legally turn 18 until August. It takes a few months to become a citizen, so I might not make it in time. Of course I'm going to do it anyway and hope for the best, though.
*This has been a rushed and unorganized blog post*
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