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> Elections are largely monopolized by older people who mostly tend to be homeowners. This is just a self-defeating excuse. "Monopolised" implies that they're
by talideon 3y ago
> Elections are largely monopolized by older people who mostly tend to be homeowners.
This is just a self-defeating excuse. "Monopolised" implies that they're somehow preventing younger people from voting. The only way in which this is a thing is by scheduling elections on days that are inconvenient for younger people to vote.
If you want change in who represents you, the first thing you need to do is vote. The second thing is to get others to vote.
- Gareth321 3y agoWhile true, check out this demographic map for the US: (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demographics_of_the_United_States#/media/File:USA_Population_Pyramid.svg https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demographics_of_the_United_Sta...). The majority of people are over the age of 30, and most of them live in owner-occupied homes. In fact, 66% of all Americans live in owner-occupied homes. I imagine these statistics look similar or even worse in the UK. There is a real demographic advantage for the elderly, and those who own homes, even if we ignore the propensity for young people to fail to vote.
- ilyt 3y agonow compare how many people are in age of 18-35 vs 35-90