Producer David Burstein talks about his documentary "18 in '08," which was created to encourage young people to vote in the 2008 election.

Discussion Questions

1. Do you think it is important for young people to vote? Why or why not? According to the documentary, what prevents some young people from voting?
2. When was the voting age changed? Which amendment to the Constitution changed the voting age? Which election received the highest young voter turnout? Why? What has the trend been the past few elections?
3. According to Burstein, why does Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) appeal to younger voters? Do you agree with his assessment?
4. How do you register to vote in your state? Describe the process of obtaining and voting with an absentee ballot in your state.