When did you start caring about politics or your local government?

Question

Please not any "Because that Hottie Bono had a concert and...."

Did an incident that affected you made you interested? Was it because of a wrong done by a family member or freind? Was it a book you read or a conversation you had with someone? Do tell.

Answer 1

During the 1950s when I attended high school. I became eligible to vote in 1960. I have not missed voting in any general, special or primary election since and have sought elective office twice.

Answer 2

I started paying attention sophomore year in college when I had to take a political science course to meet a requirement. The professor was so amazing and I found the mix of history and current events fascinating and I switched majors to Political Science, International Relations and Public Policy. I interned in a Legislators office my senior year in college and I have kept up with politics ever since then.

Answer 3

I started paying attention during the Iran contra scandal ... when Reagan got Alzheimer's and Ollie North took the blame for him

up until then I was a Republican ... and I'm still trying to figure out how the GOP was hijacked by neo-cons, and why anyone believes what they have to say

Answer 4

I began to get really interested during the 2000 debates, but when it turned into a vote counting fiasco, I was hooked!

Answer 5

When the mess and the smell of my neighbors became intolerable, I started to react. From then on, it has become my habit to get involved in community affairs.

Answer 6

Viet Nam War

at age 16 in 1971

Turned me Conservative and into a republican.

I so do hate Communist that much

Answer 7

I got really interested in politics after having children. Prior to that it seemed like a really dull subject. After that, it seemed really important to be involved in preserving the world for their future.

Answer 8

As a child I adored my father, whose interests became mine, and he paid attention to Edward R. Murrow when Murrow had his television show.  He voted and was a civic participant.  That started it.  As a teen when Kennedy was killed, it became a lifelong responsibility to participate.  Then Bobby and King, and wrongs to right became apparent.

Answer 9

About 6 years ago when I started working nights, bought a piece of property and got my tax bill.