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I am coordinating the 2008 OR Student Mock Election, which is a statewide event that informs kids as to why getting involved in democracy is important, how they can become informed voters, and who they would vote for and which ballot initiatives they would support if they were of voting age. Perhaps some students who are participating in this event (we have over 185 schools signed up so far) could come on the show to talk about young people, voting, political participation, issues important to them, etc. I think it would not only give them a wide venue in which to see that their voices are valued by the community but it could also show both adults and young people alike that the youth is involved and informed and interested in learning more about our government and its systems, which seems especially empowering and invigorating this election year.

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