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DCP Response 454

Why is voting important to you?

Voting allows you to have a voice in who represents you in your government. Also African Americans fought hard to make sure African Americans were able to vote.

FIRST NAME: Anonymous AGE: TOWN: Trenton
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DCP Response 455

What are the main challenges facing democracy today?

The greatest challenges are to live up to the words in the Constitution and Declaration of Independence and treat all ethnicities with justice and equity and without prejudice. The mistreatment of all people of color historically and in the present day has been a deterrent to the actual realization of a true Democracy.

FIRST NAME: Anonymous AGE: TOWN: Trenton
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DCP Response 416

What are the main challenges facing democracy today?

Voting rights restriction. The rise of the militia and rebellion. The threat of civil war. The change in the Republican Party. Propaganda – misiniformation.

FIRST NAME: Gerald AGE: TOWN: Trenton
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DCP Response 417

What does it mean to be a good citizen?

Listen to other points of view respectfully. Weigh the pros and cons/evidence. Speak up/take action.

FIRST NAME: Sam AGE: TOWN: Trenton
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DCP Response 418

Why is voting important to you?

Voting makes me feel like I am part of the process and making a difference. I like to see other people voting so that is why I prefer in-person voting.

FIRST NAME: Sam AGE: TOWN: Trenton
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DCP Response 419

What are the main challenges facing democracy today?

Rigidity – unwillingness to listen/consider other points of view. Siloed information sources reinforcing what people already think – not offering alternative points of view.

FIRST NAME: Sam AGE: TOWN: Trenton
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DCP Response 420

What does it mean to be a good citizen?

They vote. They monitor the process and put their voice in the room beyond voting. They help make the community successful. They see themselves as part of the community and act accordingly.

FIRST NAME: Anonymous AGE: TOWN: Trenton
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DCP Response 421

Why is voting important to you?

Your vote = your voice. School funding is directly tied to who sits at the table. You need to ensure your representation truly represents you and the larger whole. If you don’t vote – decisions happen to you not with you.

FIRST NAME: Anonymous AGE: TOWN: Trenton
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DCP Response 422

What are the main challenges facing democracy today?

Extremists – both far right/left. Complacency. Non-involvement. Sense of dread so why bother.

FIRST NAME: Anonymous AGE: TOWN: Trenton
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