Rod Lurie Quotes

Generally, it is human endeavour to have young people lead, and you see that in public life in the U.S. and everywhere.

The most important political office is that of the private citizen.

I think I will always have a connection to young people, to try to bring their voices to the polls, bring their voices wherever they can make a difference.

Young people need to vote. They need to get out there. Every vote counts. Educate yourself too. Don't just vote. Know what you're voting for, and stand by that.

As free citizens in a political democracy, we have a responsibility to be interested and involved in the affairs of the human community, be it at the local or the global level.

Forget the polls and remember the people.

Politics is not a spectator sport. You can't just sit on the sidelines.

Political involvement is more than a game.

We need to get young people excited about politics, excited about government.

For me, getting young people engaged in politics and public service is really one of the most fun things that I get to do.

You want young people to vote, make Election Day a national holiday.

I ask you to find your voice and use it not only to choose your elected officials but to shape the issues that will shape our lives.

It's fun to play a part in the process of helping to inform readers about their political leaders.

I believe elitism in politics is over, and a new path to achieving democracy should be charted by young people who have the most at stake in the future of our city.

I started in politics as a fresh graduate wanting to make a difference, by bringing more political awareness and interest to young people.

Our job is to help people take ownership of the process of electing their government. As leaders, our job is to inspire others and not discourage them.

Every election is about the future, which by definition means it's more about the future of young people than it is about me.

Sitting out of politics isn't really an option if you don't want things to slide.

I want young people to be involved, and I especially want young people to vote.

I admire young people who are concerned with the affairs of their community and nation perhaps because I also became involved in struggle whist I was still at school.

The political process does not end on Election Day. Young people need to stay involved in the process by continuing to pay attention to the conversation and holding their leaders accountable for the decisions they make.

We started a movement... to build character, citizenship and confidence in young people.

I think we may be seeing the beginnings of a resurgence of civic-mindedness in this country. Hopefully the younger generations, which came out in record numbers during the last presidential election, will pass their enthusiasm on to their children.

Our democracy is not something to be taken for granted. You have to fight for it. You have to commit yourself to working for it - for the long haul.

Without the political parties and the volunteering work of their members day in, day out, we would have a very different sort of politics and society.