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Who are we to say that 9 year-olds can't vote?
Apparently the upcoming Presidential election is a hot topic at the local elementary school, so I've become a little more careful when spouting off, lest my words be repeated at recess: Well, MY mom says...Thank goodness Linda Ellerbee has stepped in to stop my bloviating, at least temporarily. The veteran Nick News anchor is hosting a kids' special entitled Kids Pick the President airing tonight at 9ET--good thing tomorrow's not a school day. Then starting today kids can head to a very cool microsite to cast their own votes. Never mind those pesky laws about voting age or registration requirements--just watch the show and cast your vote at Nick.com. Results will be announced by Ellerbee on October 20.
I love the idea that our children can start to take an active interest in the political process. I just hope my daughter doesn't get the nasty shock that I did when I learned about the Electoral College. Still recovering from that one. -Julie
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