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"18th birthday cards target young voters



« Previous « PreviousNext » Next »View GalleryFIRST-TIME voters are set to get a card on their 18th birthday from councillors in East Lothian.

The "Now You Are 18" birthday cards have been specially made to encourage young people to get involved in the democratic process and to make sure they use their right to vote.

Sheena Richardson, East Lothian Lord Provost, is behind the scheme, which she is confident will get cross-party support at the town hall.

Councillor Richardson said the cards are not intended to influence support for any one party or individual but to remind them of their democratic rights.

Cllr Richardson said: "Young people have strong opinions on a whole range of issues.

"We want them to feel that they are very much a part of what goes on at local and national level."

About 500 cards will be sent by the council between now and the end of November, when the new electoral roll comes into effect. "

Ok whats that about. I don't understand so much politics

It's an invitation to vote .

Do they explain the voting process/other details or something?

This is actualy a great idea. the should start that in the states, The only thing I got from the gov. on my 18th was the draft card thing you had to fill out.

There are huge gaps in people voting and not voting. Young ones especialy are not voting. It's cards like these that mights increase the voting population.

I think it's a good idea , too.

Didn't have to remind me...when I turned 18, went right to the county office and registered.

Same here. ^

Although, I suppose it's better than that "Vote Or Die" thing a while back...

Not everybody does

Commendable, I went right to the store and bought porn....


I think the cards are a good idea.... it certainly couldn't hurt