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1monster

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15. Nearly half of high school seniors will turn 18 by election day. And
Sat Jan 23, 2016, 11:09 AM
Jan 2016

even if some of those who participated in this action don't, their enthusiasm and initiative may inspire others to vote. And they will be more likely to vote in the next elections two years later.

A value like voting, established early, is hard to break... which is why I always took my kids with me when I voted.

Word Kalidurga Jan 2016 #1
They should get an A+ in civics for that NightWatcher Jan 2016 #2
Damn right! 3catwoman3 Jan 2016 #6
Hell yes.... daleanime Jan 2016 #26
Good for them! peacebird Jan 2016 #3
We'll done! tk2kewl Jan 2016 #4
Fantastic cali Jan 2016 #5
Well done! longship Jan 2016 #7
SEE a Job creater republican- has to have Hires standing by to kick out protesters & scrutinize the Sunlei Jan 2016 #8
Excellent image. Octafish Jan 2016 #9
Good kids! mountain grammy Jan 2016 #10
Yeah, but they won't be voting. malthaussen Jan 2016 #11
Nearly half of high school seniors will turn 18 by election day. And 1monster Jan 2016 #15
Oklahoma lobodons Jan 2016 #17
1monster kpete Jan 2016 #20
As college freshmen, we made signs for a Wallace rally, took a photographer, bombed them. L. Coyote Jan 2016 #25
+1 -- same here. n/t AngryOldDem Jan 2016 #33
Good thing all those kids pre-draft age back in the 60's didn't do anything either Blue_Adept Jan 2016 #22
Even so. AngryOldDem Jan 2016 #32
Yay, students! Enthusiast Jan 2016 #12
And some say ejbr Jan 2016 #13
or as Jimmy Stewart was told..... mrmpa Jan 2016 #24
The truth finds a way to get out rurallib Jan 2016 #14
hehe TexasMommaWithAHat Jan 2016 #16
Wow. Awesome. Generation I-Can't-wait-to-see-you-in-full-bloom-someday. lostnfound Jan 2016 #18
What Does It Take To Be A Trump Supporter? scottie55 Jan 2016 #19
Bravo!! luckykate54 Jan 2016 #21
I agree! L. Coyote Jan 2016 #23
Nice work! They_Live Jan 2016 #27
They get an A+ in Social Studies! SoapBox Jan 2016 #28
Niiiiiice! Makes me think of the Moratoriums and the Mobilization Against... marble falls Jan 2016 #29
Great pic. AngryOldDem Jan 2016 #30
They appear white. What, no choke holds or curb-stompings? nt TheBlackAdder Jan 2016 #31
Exactly my thoughts BumRushDaShow Jan 2016 #34
I'm glad to see young people taking a stand. tabasco Jan 2016 #35
Yes he does libodem Jan 2016 #36
K & R LiberalLovinLug Jan 2016 #37
good for them. I read that they had to smuggle that in in a shoe? niyad Jan 2016 #38
At least they found a new use for white sheets in Oklahoma JunkYardDogg Jan 2016 #39
K&R!!!!!!!!!!! napkinz Jan 2016 #40
Well under the First Amendment they had every right............................... turbinetree Jan 2016 #41
Yeah, I don't get why they were escorted out. HughBeaumont Jan 2016 #58
If he is using a public format, building, ect..... nope if he paid for it different story........... turbinetree Jan 2016 #59
That rules!!! Initech Jan 2016 #42
hey Donny olddots Jan 2016 #43
Bravo, Kids Grassy Knoll Jan 2016 #44
YES! And the K in America is.... reACTIONary Jan 2016 #45
Hate again? Matrosov Jan 2016 #46
LOL leftcoastmountains Jan 2016 #47
That's so cool! lunatica Jan 2016 #48
Brilliant! cp Jan 2016 #49
kick! napkinz Jan 2016 #50
Great banner Gothmog Jan 2016 #51
I love it! Chemisse Jan 2016 #52
love love LOVE seing politically-aware young folk Skittles Jan 2016 #53
Awesome. Paka Jan 2016 #54
Great kids! montana_hazeleyes Jan 2016 #55
That is SO AWESOME!!!!!! Dont call me Shirley Jan 2016 #56
a job well done ! padruig Jan 2016 #57
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