At a Los Angeles Rock the Vote event in September, photographer Morgan Hagar asked teenagers to complete the sentence, “If I could vote in this election, it would be because…”
Doc, 16
"I would vote so I could finally see an end to the war in Iraq. Too long has our government milked this pointless war. It has to stop!"
Jake, 14
"I feel I should take part in my future."
Cristine, 15
"I want to make a difference. I want my voice to be heard. I want to choose the right men to run our country."
Sam, 15
"I want to see drastic change from the Bush Administration in terms of foreign policy and especially the environment."
Andrea, 16
"I want my voice to be heard. I would love to be part of the election and know that my opinion counts towards a change in our country for the better."
Cory, 14
"America's economy is in a recession. Major necessities for life are becoming so expensive that people can't afford to live. We need a President who knows how to run a country so it is a model for others."
Sydney, 16
"It is important to vote. Every vote counts. Even though kids can't vote yet, everyone should be aware."
Allen, 16
"America is in trouble and the fate of the country rests in the hands of the next President that's elected."
Lauren, 15
"I want the country to know who I want and don't want to run it."
Alex, 17
"The country is facing hard times economically as well as with public opinion, and this election will have major ramifications for my life."
