Richard Edelman Quotes

Obviously, local elections are where you can make the most difference, but it's great when everyone starts talking about what they believe in.

I'm moved to think about the political state of our country right now. Most people who go out and vote have a very clear sense of what's right and wrong. And a lot of those people who don't aren't sure, so they don't go out and vote.

But, you know, I'm sorry, I think democracy requires participation. I mean, I don't want to proselytize but I do feel some sort of duty to participate in the process in some way other than just blindly getting behind a political party.

The way to get people civically engaged, not just during the election but throughout the year, is to tap into Facebook and let them do it with their friends.

I believe that engaging in the political process is part of being a good person.

Why do we want dumb votes?

Political action is the highest responsibility of a citizen.

The work that Rock The Vote does is incredible. So it's cool to collab with such an iconic organization.

We cannot comfort ourselves with the idea that young people will take a greater interest in our politics as they establish themselves in a job, in their communities or in their family life.

We don't just show up at election time; we're there full time.

What business do we have telling people who to vote for? They probably know more about it than we do.

I have this to say to the people: go the polls and vote for the candidate of your choice... This is your responsibility; do not neglect it.

So few people vote these days, and I think it's partly because they don't feel like the institution really means anything to them. If you want them to vote, give them opportunities to do something else other than vote, to help.

A better educated electorate might change the reason many persons vote.

With regard to the youth vote we should encourage them to partake in the process, making more use of our education system to show the role Government plays in their lives, but also utilise the youth media they relate to to better connect them to our message.

I just want people to know that if they want to change the direction of the country, they can do it, but only if they're active, informed, and engaged.

Voting is a right best exercised by people who have taken time to learn about the issues.

Simply, I believe the United States should lower the voting age to 17.

I feel a real responsibility to my community and so right now there has been this bizarre myth in our community how our vote doesn't count. I'm trying to get out there and re-educate on how the government works and break that myth and talk about the importance of being involved.

Young people have so much more power than they tend to think to be able to affect politics. And if people will organize and get involved and go out and knock on doors and hand out leaflets and make a change, then they can determine the future.

Pretty much all I say politically is I encourage people to register to vote.

Voting is a civic sacrament - the highest responsibility we have as Americans.

I don't follow politics; it doesn't interest me. So why should I vote?

You have not fully expressed your power as a voter until you have scientific literacy in topics that matter for future political issues.

There are many ways of encouraging people to make life better other than joining a political party. Politics with a small 'p' isn't just about darkened committee rooms, endless meetings - it is about giving people the right to make decisions about our lives.