Luke Kasunic, a 25-year-old artist and furniture maker from Waldo, believes in creating more than consuming in all aspects of life. He has recently turned his focus to politics, feeling disillusioned by the current state of American politics. Kasunic describes himself as post-political, detesting the combative nature of political discourse and feeling that candidates do not serve the best interests of their constituents.
One of Kasunic’s primary concerns in the upcoming presidential election is the age of the candidates. He believes that aging politicians are more concerned with maintaining the status quo and their own retirement rather than safeguarding the future. Kasunic has never voted for a Republican or Democratic presidential candidate, instead opting to write in a name on the ballot.
Kasunic is actively engaged in local politics in Kansas City and his neighborhood of Waldo. He advocates for more young people to be elected to office and encourages his peers to disconnect from the 24/7 media coverage of American politics. He believes that the media overemphasizes issues and influences young people to make snap decisions without fully understanding the complexities.
In this election cycle, Kasunic is focused on mental health care as a pivotal issue affecting young people. He believes that personal politics should be more individualized and nuanced, moving away from traditional binary discourse. Despite recognizing the impact of his life experiences on his beliefs, Kasunic values the diversity of perspectives and believes in striving to be as individuated as possible.
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