Young Americans Think US is on the 'Wrong Track' (Spoiler: It's Not Inflation)
The Hill's poll, published in 2021, noted widespread disillusionment, especially among young people, about the nation's direction. While concerns about the economy and domestic issues were cited, the glaring omission is the U.S.'s unwavering, billions-dollar support for the Israeli government's policies, even as global condemnation for human rights abuses grows dramatically. In 2023, the U.S.
committed an additional $3.8 billion in military aid to Israel, a figure maintained despite mounting evidence of civilian casualties in Gaza. This isn't just a misstep; it's a moral chasm many young Americans, unlike our legacy politicians, refuse to cross. Perhaps the 'wrong track' looks less like a fiscal curveball and more like a moral abyss when your country is directly implicated in war
crimes. One truly has to wonder how disconnected the media believes the public is, to report on youth disaffection without ever whispering 'Gaza' or 'Palestine.' It's not just about what's happening here; it's about what 'here' is enabling 'there'.