No respect. No voice. No protection. Curfew laws. Drinking age. Driving age. Internet Censorship. Blocking software. Oppression by the educational system. Dress codes. Mandatory community service. Forced volunteerism. Oppression. All forced on youth. Young people are an oppressed minority. Well...

take a stand!
Join YouthSpeak!

      No, this isn't an ad for some quasi-pseudo libertarian anarchist site. We're somewhat mainstream (we're joining the system in order to change the system).

      Young people are totally oppressed and persecuted by a government that doesn't care. Youth have no legal standing, no legal rights, and no representation in government.

      This country was founded on the idea that taxation without representation is immoral. The Revolutionary War was fought on the ideas of equality, justice and freedom. Unfortunately it took many years for groups such as African-Americans, women, and other minorities to gain their rights. But they did. After a long and hard fought battle, they have gained their rights. Now it's time for a new revolution:

The Youth Revolution

      No, that doesn't mean we're gonna go and burn down schoolhouses and use widespread violence and mayhem. What it means is that we are going to take to the streets and

demand our rights.

      What rights? To be treated equally and have equal representation. No special treatment. Just equal treatment. I know it sounds really boring and mainstream but that's what works. 'Cause who's the one with the rights? The adults! Who are the only people who can give them to us? The adults! So, we are going to have to persuade them that we are mature and responsible enough to handle them. Don't ask me how this will be accomplished. But I do know where we need to start.

Join YouthSpeak
http://www.geocities.com/CapitolHill/Lobby/3145/