Instead of just complaining about government and feeling ignored, Gen-Xers, otherwise known as the slacker generation, are talking about getting involved and changing government. Before now, my generation has taken a fairly passive approach to politics. We never had a crisis to unify us. There wasn't a war or a depression to make us appreciate the impact government can have over our lives. I don't know if this election will get us to sit up and take notice, but I hope my peers will at least realize that they can make a difference.
Every vote can count, but only if it's cast.
And that attitude shouldn't just be limited to presidential elections. I hope my peers make the connection that while their vote can carry some weight in a national election it can back some real heft in local races. Remember, it isn't unusual for local races to be decided by a mere handful of votes.