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In the last week or so before the elections a small army of young volunteers will take time off from school to try to convince voters to back their ideals.
Many colleges have adopted the Princeton Plan to shut down classes for two weeks, making up the time lost after the elections. This gives students the time to devote themselves to the political struggles. Other schools haven't gone as far, but they'll excuse absences in ths period, or take other steps to free students.
It's easy to be cynical about this kind of student political activity, and many people are. Some don't believe the kids will make a difference others question their commitment and staying power.
But this is a unique attempt to channel the very real frustrations young people feel in our immoral society into changing the system through peaceful means. Ballots, not bombs, bring change and student activists will have the responsibility of trying to make the system work for them.
Young people today look at the world and see their country engaged...