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Why are many people in America so politically unaware? (lemmy.world)

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[-] Treczoks@lemmy.world 3 points 3 months ago

This here is not about electing a student or class speaker (which is done way simpler). This is about learning politics.

[-] LustyArgonianMana@lemmy.world 4 points 3 months ago

Yes, unfortunately that's not a priority in the US. You know what is though? Making sure we are automatically enrolled in the draft, and that we take our ASVAB (military test) in high school. And of course, every high schooler knows how to enlist in the military and all the amazing benefits they could get.

[-] SLVRDRGN@lemmy.world 3 points 3 months ago

Really? I didn't know anyone during high school that would've known how to enlist / benefits. It really depended on whatever anyone was interested in, what people knew about. I grew up in New York City.

[-] LustyArgonianMana@lemmy.world 1 points 3 months ago

We had recruiters come to my school at least once a year to give talks if not more often, so ymmv

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