young people aren’t educated on politics – we need more education • the voting age should be 14 with political education starting as you enter secondary school • social media is dangerous for younger people, maybe under 20, because it is has been used by the far right to influence people…the left haven’t done this so much • we want to take part in politics • political discussion is not directed to young people • there’s a danger that what we consider authoritarian is subjective • peaceful doesn’t always work – governments can need to be forced to change • 8 out of 9 students felt we don’t live in a democracy in the UK • social media is great but it can be a breeding ground for extremism • it’s good for sharing ideas but dangerous • radicalisation is not always bad – the far left has been on the right side of history repeatedly • young people talk on social media – it can have impact • it can be harmful to vote, reinforces useless parties who won’t do something, give a false sense of security • not voting is making a statement • voting should be capped at 80 • would older people bring experience or self-interest with their vote? • with first past the post, most votes don’t count…maybe proportional representation would facilitate change • Brexit affected everything – the economy crashed • and it’s our future being affected – our generation won’t be able to buy a home – we’re not being represented. and look at Wade v Roe decision, only 2 women on the Supreme Court… how can that represent women’s interests?