News that two-thirds of New York University students are willing to trade their vote in the 2008 presidential election in exchange for payment of their tuition fees is bound to induce groans from those already harboring the widely-held belief that American youth are apathetic toward the political process.
But with the total cost of attendance at the university now the fourth highest in the country (topping $47 thousand per annum), combined with its location in the priciest city in North America, I can empathise with the desperation of these Bobcats.
As for the 20% willing to barter their democratic ticket for an iPod touch: I guess some things really are that important in life.
