Oh sorry, I read about your in school learning of WWII, and then I obviously came to the wrong conclusion.
I have never voted in my life so far, as no one might represent my interest. Next year I will vote for the first time because of two reasons - first is stopping the populist gaining more power and second there is a party that represents my interests now.
I like your optimism, but I'm sure of two things - death and the human stupidity ,)