Even though the majority of youth voted for President Obama in the 2012 election, all hope is not lost for the young generation — millennials correctly assess that solving the fiscal crisis will come from spending cuts.
According to a press release from Generation Opportunity, a nonprofit and nonpartisan organization educating young Americans about national issues, the majority — 65 percent — of Americans ages 18 to 29 prefer spending cuts over tax increases as a fiscal cliff solution.
Additionally, 72 percent of young adults would “decrease federal spending if given the opportunity to set America’s fiscal priorities.” A slightly smaller majority — 61 percent — would decrease taxes.
But with Democrats pushing hard for tax increases, it’s no wonder that only 38 percent of 18-29-year-olds believe political leaders reflect their views as young Americans. And only 36 percent say America is headed in the right direction. No surprise considering that direction is currently the fiscal cliff.
With young Americans playing a crucial role in the 2012 election, it’s time for Washington to pay attention to their viewpoints. And despite their lack of years, youth seem to intuitively understand that unless the spending stampede is curbed, the nation will be going off the cliff.
Get your act together, Congress — even the kids understand this one.
