The lack of trust in government has affected voter dropout since 1964. The resulting inactivity has reduced the peoples' voice in government. Subsequently the government has become more distant and confusing to people. Distrust is apparently the cause, and evidence shows a downward spiral in voting activity is the effect. The populace has a voice in government through general elections.
Reason tells a person that to stop any negative action a positive action is needed.
To remove the cause of distrust one must act. The appropriate actions necessary to change government for the better include registering to vote and voting. To vote and influence others to express their dislike of the present government through voting is the only remedy available. The corruption in government, and the distrust occurring from it, can only be curtailed by the casting of votes. For TSU students the act of voting or not voting is of personal choice.