Y do it? because change matters.

"It is the duty of every citizen according to his best capacities to give validity to his convictions in political affairs."
Albert Einstein, 1946

The impact of American politics reverberates well beyond the borders of our country. More than ever before, citizens of all ages have reason to assert their opinion in response to issues of both domestic and international import. American troops continue to attempt to bring peace to a war-torn Iraq. Radical Islamic terrorist organizations are an omnipresent threat to national security. Between a fragile Afghan state, a continuing territorial clash between Israelis and Palestinians, and the potential for a nuclear Iran, the Middle East is arguably the most volatile and conflict-prone region in the world. For good reason, the terms “global warming” and “gun control” remain at the forefront of the American consciousness. Genocide continues in the Sudan; a sizeable portion of the American public does not have health insurance; and the burgeoning budget deficit grows with seemingly no end in sight. And still, these are only a few of the most pressing issues left to the intellect and ambition of Generation Y.

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With all of these vitally important problems to solve, Generation Y simply cannot afford to be complacent. Yet, in 2004, only a measly 51 percent of citizens aged 18 to 29 decided to cast their votes in the presidential election. Given statistics like this, one is left to wonder, are the youth of today going to rise to meet and conquer the challenges of tomorrow?

Ydoit.org is a place where Generation Y can meet, exchange ideas, become informed, and take action with regard to current political and policy issues.

On Ydoit.org you can create a profile, search for other users with similar interests, participate in various blogs and discussion boards, and find ways to get involved. One of the first and best ways to become involved is to register to vote. Through using Ydoit.org’s cutting edge SMS (text messaging) technology, Generation Y can “text in” and register to vote.

The problems facing our generation—Generation Y—are not about to magically disappear. Only through ambitious leaders, sustained dialogue, and an informed and active citizenry will these issues receive the attention they desperately require. So, you may still be asking yourself, Y do it? You can find the answer to this question, and much more, within the confines of Ydoit.org. But ultimately, change matters, and without the leadership and effort of Generation Y, there will be no change.