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Thursday Jul 12, 2007

Get the respect you deserve!

Our regular users will be aware the Respect campaign that's been run by YouthNet (the charity behind TheSite.org) and the British Youth Council. The campaign itself has been about getting young people the respect they deserve, especially from those who report about the behaviour of young people.

The campaign has now marched all the way to Parliament and yesterday Dawn Butler tabled an Early Day Motion that allows MPs to show their support for the campaign.

Here's the text of EDM 1885:

"...acknowledges that only a small minority of young people are antisocial; believes that the media does not give young people enough recognition for the positive things they do; and urges Hon. Members to ensure young people's views are represented in public debate by creating opportunities for their input such as holding youth surgeries and visiting schools, colleges and universities"

So, what can you do?

Get over to this site and ask... no, TELL your local MP to sign up for EDA 1885. Get your friends and family - to also contact their MPs. The more MPs we have signing up to it, the more effective the campaign can be. 

You can also support the campaign if you're on Facebook by joining the Respect Group,

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