Interesting article in Seattle PI

An article published in the Seattle PI on April 22 highlighted the role "younger" voters are having on the presidential election by underscoring the impact of social networking sites and related technology.  It continues to fascinate me that this kind of participation in the political process is called a "revolution."  The idea that other generations marched in the streets and had sit-ins while the current 18-30-year olds blog or rally on Facebook is a comparison that doesn't ring true to me.  However, identifying that "taking action" means something entirely additional for people under 30 resonates.  To me, this kind of participation obviously has influence while also placing unusual suspects (an entire generation, perhaps?) in positions of leadership.  I hope the energy created in online communities and communication translates to the ballot box.  It must, if we don't want our values to continue to be ignored by the elected establishment. 

Social Networking Alters Terrain of the Campaign Trail by Chris McGann, Seattle PI:  http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/local/360036_obamaorg22.html