Friend's E-mail:   (maximum of 3 addresses separated by commas) Your E-mail: A Brief Comment (150 char max / 25 word max) Article: Young local politicians on the rise Presidential contender Barack Obama has been credited with inspiring young people to shake off their apathy and get involved in politics. But local young people running for office say their motivation comes from within, rather than from a national leader. Security image:     Note: the e-mail sent will contain information, such as your IP address (38.103.63.60), for purposes of tracking abuse. Use of this software to spam or harass individuals can and may result in penalties punishable by law.