Minnisotan Jesse Hunter is facing a 12-month jail sentence because he voted. His civic participation is treated as a felony because he's 17-years-old.
So much for all that nonsense about youth apathy.
This is someone who may be shipped off to Iraq next year, or Iran, or North Korea, but he's jailed for wanting an equal say in chosing America's policy-makers. He pays his taxes, but gets no representation. He's governed, but not asked for his consent.
I for one applaud Jesse Hunter's efforts to take part in American democracy, and wish more Americans had that committment.
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