Just be informed
Published: Fri, Apr. 25, 2008 12:30AM
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closeJustin Martin's April 18 op-ed "Young voters: What they know" included a discussion of AARP's Don't Vote campaign from 2006.
In looking for an implicit message behind our effort, Martin missed AARP's explicit message encouraging voters to learn about the positions of candidates on issues that are important to them -- regardless of age.
AARP was not saying young voters were uninformed -- indeed, it is gratifying to see so many young people engaged in the political campaigns in North Carolina and across the country. If anyone doubts how interested young voters are in politics, just look at those attending political rallies and commenting on political blogs. And voters of all ages are interested in what candidates have to say about the economy, the Iraq War, the environment and many other issues.
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Young voters who are informed about the issues facing our state and country will be even more informed voters as they develop an increasing interest in AARP's core issues of Social Security, health care, long-term financial security and consumer protection.
Bill Wilson
Associate state director, AARP
Raleigh
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