Summary: First-time voter Autumn Campbell from Jeremiah, Kentucky hopes that her vote really counts this year, because she has a list of issues that she wants candidates to address.
It's rare to hear young people as involved in politics as you. I think it's excellent you could do this story and I liked hearing about your unique position as a first time voter. You have a very good, clear, and steady voice, which was easy to follow. Moreover you were short, sweet, and to the point. You explicitly voiced your issues and what you want done. Every youth should do a story like this for their officials to hear! It may even inspire other youth to get more politically active and discover how politics affect them.
Every elected or wanna be elected official need to listen to this piece. At its Simplest form this piece, is a letter to those in the government, Telling them to pay attention to everyone, not just those who live in the big cities. With a beautiful Kentucky accent Autum tells us why politics matter to her..but more importantly, why she and those similar to her should matter to the government. From the local waiting who has been making minimum wages longer then most of us has been alive, to her father who is a miner and risks his life daily to provide for his family, Autum speaks on their behalf..and we need to pay attention.
Comments for Grabbing that First Chance to Vote
Produced by Appalachian Media Institute and Youth Radio
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Andre Rosario
Posted on November 30, 2006 at 05:39 PM | Permalink
Review of Grabbing that First Chance to Vote
It's rare to hear young people as involved in politics as you. I think it's excellent you could do this story and I liked hearing about your unique position as a first time voter. You have a very good, clear, and steady voice, which was easy to follow. Moreover you were short, sweet, and to the point. You explicitly voiced your issues and what you want done. Every youth should do a story like this for their officials to hear! It may even inspire other youth to get more politically active and discover how politics affect them.
Warren Polk
Posted on November 30, 2006 at 11:42 AM | Permalink
Review of Grabbing that First Chance to Vote
Every elected or wanna be elected official need to listen to this piece. At its Simplest form this piece, is a letter to those in the government, Telling them to pay attention to everyone, not just those who live in the big cities. With a beautiful Kentucky accent Autum tells us why politics matter to her..but more importantly, why she and those similar to her should matter to the government. From the local waiting who has been making minimum wages longer then most of us has been alive, to her father who is a miner and risks his life daily to provide for his family, Autum speaks on their behalf..and we need to pay attention.