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DCP Response 28

What does it mean to be a good citizen?

Practicing radical empathy

FIRST NAME: Allie AGE: 26 TOWN: Pitman
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DCP Response 27

What are the main challenges facing democracy today?

The suppression of third parties in the this country, by the government, the two parties, the media and pollsters. The Libertarian Party was on the ballot in all 50 States but were denied to be on stage in the Presidential debates…. The people who make the rules are a panel made up of Democrats and Republicans. The pollsters will not register if someone mentions a third party candidate. They put it in a category as other…. In New Jersey third parties are not allowed to have column A or B on the ballot and instead are given a line less favorable on the ballot and lumped together with other third parties. The lazy media is fixated on the two parties, it is too much work for them to investigate…. It is time for diversity in politics.

FIRST NAME: Fred AGE: 71 TOWN: South Brunswick
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DCP Response 26

What are the main challenges facing democracy today?

The very rich are taking far more than their “share” just because they can. This leaves the have-nots enraged and ready to fight for their “share.” Their schools, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure are often terrible. What choice will they have but to fight in the end?

FIRST NAME: Eleanor AGE: 75 TOWN: Princeton
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DCP Response 25

What are the main challenges facing democracy today?

As a proud granddaughter of Eastern European immigrants, I am extremely thankful for all of the advantages available to me as an American citizen. However, our democracy is facing a major challenge from the far right, extremely conservative factions of our society who see violence and threats of violence as acceptable methods to accomplish their goals. When we have almost limitless opportunities to express our opinions, there is no excuse for this type of uncivilized, unethical and dangerous behavior.

FIRST NAME: Maryann AGE: 67 TOWN: Princeton
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DCP Response 24

What does it mean to be a good citizen?

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What a good citizen means to me to to help the elderly people and the community of need!

First name: Mina
Age: 9
Town: Lawrenceville

FIRST NAME: Mina AGE: 9 TOWN: Lawrenceville
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DCP Response 23

What does it mean to be a good citizen?

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To be a good citizen is to help the community!!

First name: Niya
Age: 9
Town: Lawrenceville

FIRST NAME: Niya AGE: 9 TOWN: Lawrenceville
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DCP Response 22

What do you remember about the first time you voted?

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The polling station was in a local elementary school. There were party levers. Only time I have seen that.

First name: James
Age: 51
Town: Lawrenceville

FIRST NAME: James AGE: 51 TOWN: Lawrenceville
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DCP Response 21

What does it mean to be a good citizen?

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Good citizens live according to God Almighty our creator’s way as in the inspired written Bible that has outlasted

FIRST NAME: Anonymous AGE: 62 TOWN: Lawrence Township
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DCP Response 20

What are the main challenges facing democracy today?

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  • Equal educational opportunity for all citizens
  • Accessible healthcare for citizens
  • Freedom of speech, opinion
  • People just being mean to each other

First name: M
Age: 59
Town: L

FIRST NAME: M AGE: 59 TOWN: L
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DCP Response 19

What are the main challenges facing democracy today?

I believe that one of the biggest challenges facing democracy today is misinformation. Between our reduced attention span and disinclination to check sources, those who benefit from fearmongering can easily prey on our anxieties and preconceived notions to stir up anger and resentment and fuel polarization.

FIRST NAME: Marrin AGE: 30 TOWN: Mahwah
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