It's important to vote

I am writing in response to Russell Lissau's article, "Rep. Schneider: 'It's way too early' to talk about impeaching Trump" from Oct. 8. Although I support Brad Schneider's campaign, I actually agree with Bennett's statements regarding futile efforts to impeach Trump. However, I do take the stance that voters should actively participate during these upcoming elections, all the way from general elections in November to the presidential race in 2020.

It is crucial for voters to do their part on election days so people can avoid discussions of impeachment later. Despite the endless political conversations in schools, at dinner, sharing memes and videos on Facebook, young people still aren't showing up to the polls and I think that's disheartening.

Additionally, I still think that candidates could broaden their platforms on issues that affect teenagers more in hopes to draw voters to their side. For instance, if a candidate were more vocal about student loan debts, they would be able to attract younger voters because many students and their parents are concerned with the heightening costs for higher education.

All in all, I support Brad Schneider's campaign for Illinois 10th District House of Representatives because I appreciate his lack of hyper-radical views on controversial issues. My only hope is that all teenagers eligible to vote on Nov. 6 will do so.

Erika Bugaring

Mundelein