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CNJG Response 51

What are the main challenges facing democracy today?

 

Billionaires leveraging their $s to undermine the will of the people. Additionally ethics, empathy, & equity have not grown commensurate with tech prowess.
FIRST NAME: Anonymous AGE: TOWN:
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CNJG Response 52

What are the main challenges facing democracy today?

Uninformed or misinformed citizenry, biased reporting, groupthink and resistance to having conversations with groups that may not have the same views as your own.
FIRST NAME: Anonymous AGE: TOWN:
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CNJG Response 54

What are the main challenges facing democracy today?

Combating the belief that a representative should align with your political beliefs 100% to justify voting, and subsequently voting for someone because you believe others will as well, rather than voting based on what you feel our region, state, country needs.
FIRST NAME: Anonymous AGE: TOWN:
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CNJG Response 56

Why is voting important to you?

As a Black woman whose ancestors did not have the right to voite, being able to exercise the right to vote is extremely important. Voting allows me to amplify voices that are often marginalized in national discourse. Voting is a powerful act of self-determination and it helps to shape the present and the future landscapes for generations to come.
FIRST NAME: Kortney AGE: 45 TOWN: Westampton, NJ
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CNJG Response 57

What does it mean to be a good citizen?

Listen, be tolerant, kind, empathetic, seek understanding, be generous, vote, engage, organize
FIRST NAME: Keith AGE: 51 TOWN: Metuchen, NJ
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CNJG Response 59

Why is voting important to you?

Voting is how I protect my family, uplift my community, and make sure our voices are heard-because as a Black gay father, husband, and business owner, every vote is a stand for justice, equality, and our future.
FIRST NAME: Drew AGE: 50 TOWN: North Plainfield, NJ
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