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     Here are essays submitted by our viewers. We encourage you to submit your own youth-rights papers, just send them to: submit@alcade.net

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Analysis of President Clinton's Youth Violence Strategy  by Alex Koroknay - Palicz
This essay examines Clinton's anti-youth scapegoating concerning violence, and how he uses it to further his political agendas.

A New Minority  February 9, 2002 by Phillip Pedersen
Comparisons between youth discrimination and race/gender discrimination.

Discrimination in Holland  by Alex Koroknay-Palicz
Lists the discriminatory actions of several businesses in Holland, MI.

Legislative Analysis for the National Minimum Drinking Age Act  December 7, 1999  by Alex Koroknay - Palicz
A case history of the conditions in the legislative process that led to the passing of the National Minimum Drinking Age Act.

Letter to LA Times regarding teen driving law  December 15, 1999  by Mike Males
Letter regarding an article in the LA Times that promoted a new California law restricting teen drivers.

Libertarianism and Parental Discipline  by Justin Mallone
How Libertarians respect the rights of youth in child raising.

Minnesota May Lower Voting Age  October 31, 1999  by Matthew Havens
Submitted for inclusion in the ASFAR 'zine. It discusses a bill proposed by the Minnesota state legislature that would lower their state and local voting age from 18 to 16.

Parents and Parenting  by Alex Koroknay-Palicz
Article discussing paternal instincts and the way children are treated.

Review of In Re Gault  November 16, 1999  by Alex Koroknay - Palicz
A review of the 1967 supreme court case, In Re Gault. Where youth were recognized to have a right to due process under the law.

Speech to Holland, MI City Council  by Alex Koroknay-Palicz
A speech delivered to a city council in favor of ending age discrimination in the town's places of business.

The Curfew: Burning the Constitution  December 2, 1999  by Jason Gerber
Debunks evidence that curfews reduce crime, and addresses the loss of freedom caused by such laws and the youth bashing politicians that enact them.

Teenagers and Parenting  by Alex Koroknay-Palicz
Discusses teen "rebellion."

Why the Drinking Age Should be Lowered  by Dr. Ruth C. Engs
An opinion paper based on thorough research. Uses hard facts to come up with solutions for drinking problems.