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DCP Response 128

What are the main challenges facing democracy today?

DCP Response
People are not listening to their conscience but rather looking at purely politics. Politics will not change people, good people will.
FIRST NAME: Yejin AGE: 20 TOWN:
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DCP Response 129

Why is voting important to you?

DCP Response
Voting is important because gives the people a voice.
FIRST NAME: Yejin AGE: 20 TOWN:
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DCP Response 130

What does it mean to be a good citizen?

DCP Response
Being a good citizen means to help out in society and contribute to the community. Being a good citizen also means to vote for who you believe can benefit their community.
FIRST NAME: Angelina AGE: 18 TOWN: Bergenfield
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DCP Response 131

What are the main challenges facing democracy today?

DCP Response
The main challenges facing democracy today are those that are trying to silence others opinions. Without the ability to share your opinion, you don’t have democracy”
FIRST NAME: Shane AGE: 18 TOWN: Flemington
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DCP Response 132

What does it mean to be a good citizen?

DCP Response
To be a good citizen is to provide for the community and obey laws.
FIRST NAME: Gabrielle AGE: 18 TOWN: Colonia
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DCP Response 133

What do you remember about the first time you voted?

DCP Response
I have not had the chance to vote in any elections or decisions yet. But I know it as a private process that isn’t observed and therefore allows me to vote freely and without scrutiny.
FIRST NAME: Melanie AGE: 18 TOWN: Milford
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DCP Response 134

Why is voting important to you?

DCP Response
Voting is important because it shows that my opinion matters”
FIRST NAME: Saoirse AGE: 18 TOWN:
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DCP Response 135

Why is voting important to you?

DCP Response
I want to exercise my right to vote because so many people forget the right to vote.
FIRST NAME: Tamara AGE: 22 TOWN: Woodbury
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DCP Response 136

What are the main challenges facing democracy today?

DCP Response
Voter suppression, capitalism, corporate greed, gerrymandering, bigots.
FIRST NAME: Kara AGE: 18 TOWN: Wyckoff
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DCP Response 137

What are the main challenges facing democracy today?

DCP Response
Extreme polarization. Also growing misinformation and distrust in regards to our system of voting.
FIRST NAME: Megan AGE: 19 TOWN: Blackwood
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