As we all know, Election Day, November 4, 2008 is drawing near. 

At this critical time in our nation's history, I'm encouraging all kids, tweens, and teens under the age of 18, with their parent's permission of course, to encourage everyone they know ages 18 and over to get to the polls and vote, because your future, my future, and our country's future is at stake.

You might think, what could I do to make a difference?  But the answer is a lot.  Do you realize, in  America, there are 75 million young people under the age of 18? That's 25% of the United States population.

Can you imagine the impact that our generation can have upon the outcome of the next election if we just begged 3 people we know, that are voting age,  to get to the polls.  Just do the math, and think of the possibilities.

Remember, November 4, 2008, Election Day. Tell everyone you know,  "Be there ! Get ready!"

Also, don't forget to check out my special "Devote To Vote" broadcast, on-demand, 24/7, which is located on the "Select On-Demand Interviews" page of this website.

With teen pregnancy on the rise again, I think it's necessary to write this blog.  And I hope that you will share your thoughts and experiences with our listeners, because your voice could be an inspiration to another to achieve, and not to fall into peer pressure and Hollywood's image of what's "in".

I think it's unfortunate that teen pregnancy is glamorized by Hollywood.  When you turn on the TV, Hollywood doesn't show the realities of teen pregnancy.  They show people like Jamie Lynn Spears and Bristol Palin having babies without struggles.

While I have nothing personally against either, or any teen mother for that matter, the realities of the situation need to be shown.  The reality for everyday kids is that most teens don't have six figure incomes, or come from families that are rich and can afford to pay for all of the expenses, including hired help if need be.

Most teens have minimum wage jobs like working at the mall, local supermarket, or a fast food chain. How many diapers can that actually buy? Not to mention the unreality of the reality show, The Baby Borrowers. A one parent minimum wage income family, wouldn't pay for the house, mini-van, and food that they were in reality given by the television network and advertisers.

TV shows make teen pregnancy seem glamorous.  Many entertainment shows publicized Jamie Lynn Spear's expensive baby shower gifts and placed her among Hollywood's A-List adult pregnant celebrities and completely ignored the fact that she's a "teen", not to mention she received front cover magazine coverage.

Headlines like these send the message that you can somehow have fame by having premarital sex and becoming pregnant. Certainly, the wrong message.

So, is it any wonder when we get a case like the Gloucester, MA situation?

Pregnancy means responsibility, and human life. Not a new gadget, trend, toy, or a means to gain popularity.

I say abstinence until marriage.