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They really should not feel disconnected everyone is invited in the game...it's called getting involved. Terry you could be the modern day Pied Piper.

This is interesting - thanks for sharing. I am curious to see how he develops and how his views mature/change. Whether or not I agree with his current political stance, I admire his initiative, intelligence and concern. Hopefully, he'll get more youth and people who feel disconnected involved in their communities and the governance of it.

At 19-years of age, Demetrius Terry isn?t always the youngest speaker during a City Council meeting?s public hearing, when residents, union reps, former pols, and business interests address the municipality?s legislative body, (often) airing concerns or (occasionally) applauding city actions. On some days, in particular when the cause is related to elementary schools, Terry will be a good 10 years older than the youngest speaker. But when it comes to issues of substance, of a concern well beyond the years of most pre-baccalaureate degree holding types ? crime, crony-ism, or taxes, not to mention layoffs, government transparency or various other pub
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