Question

why is it important to pay attention to politics? why is it important to learn the truth about the candidates and the issues you will vote on?

Answer 1

There are several reasons as to why paying attention to politics and choosing your candidate is important.

Political decisions affect literally all of us. The government has control over so many aspects of our lives. Politicians can alter our access to reproductive/contraceptive resources, our taxes, our healthcare, our benefits, our access to guns, our school systems, and our rights and freedoms. Even if you might not care about most of the things in their manifesto, at least you would find something you care about that is being talked about by politicians as we speak. Whether it’s the legalization and decriminalization of marijuana, LGBTQ+ rights, police brutality, veteran benefits, affordable health care, defunding Planned Parenthood, or gun control, there is something that you feel strongly about that politicians are talking about. By not paying attention you may very well lose a freedom that is important to you.

Political decisions also affects our finances. Big decisions about taxes, price of medicine, funding for Medicaid, paid leave from work, Social Security and retirement pension, etc. is something which affects everyone's budget expenditure. Ultimately the number one reason we should all pay attention to political issues is our physical safety. It is absolutely vital to be aware of the threats on our safety, be it physical or dangerous environmental issues.