number 6:

I don't know necessarily that it is apathy. It might be a tacit realization by people that governments just don't listen to their citizens anymore. So many people feel disenfranchised, and rightfully so I think. I know in the last election I felt like I had the choice of voting for people who would follow a party line, regardless of what that line was, or not vote at all. I marred my ballot.

I agree with you that we must do more, and I wonder if the younger people are awaiting older folks to show them how. And if so, then waht's the best way to show 'em?