YOUNG POLITICAL ACTIVIST: LANCASTER, PENN.

Taylor Bundy, 17

Taylor Bundy, 17 from Lancaster, Penn.

Taylor Bundy is one of the many young supporters of Barack Obama. She credits her politically active mom for inspiring her to become involved. They both signed up for the Obama campaign in March when the primaries became increasingly intense.

Taylor has gone door-to-door canvassing and has worked in Lancaster's Democratic Party headquarters putting together fliers and information. She also wrote an article for the Lancaster newspaper's teen section about politically active teens at a town hall meeting for Obama at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology in her home town.

While the article was intended to illuminate how teens become interested in politics, it was informative for Taylor, too. "I got to speak with teens who both supported and did not support Obama and better understand others' political motivation," she said.

According to Rock the Vote, this is the first year that the leading Democratic candidates all have a youth director and youth voter outreach programs. What do you think has changed to allow young people to feel a part of the process.

Politics aren't just for adults anymore. Concerns have risen that directly affect teens: The war, the environment, the economy and global tensions are all significant issues in which teens, especially working teens who pay taxes, want to have a voice.

If you could pass any piece of legislation, what would it be?

It's so hard for me to pick just one, but I think I would pass legislation regarding the war in Iraq. Granted, I am not a politician or military official, so the logistics would be hard to work out, but the piece would be something to effect bringing American troops home and making peace with the Iraqis. I think instilling "democracy" through destruction is just inefficient and unethical. I really believe that a peaceful resolution is needed to benefit both the U.S. and Iraq.

Do you see yourself politically involved in the 2012 election?

Yes, I do, if I am as passionate about my candidate of choice as I am now. In a way, I can see that future election as even more energetic, because, assuming Obama will win, America will have the chance to see what good can come of open-mindedness toward new policy, both on the part of the candidate and the voters.

What advice would you give to other youth who want to get politically involved?

Consider the candidate before the party. Volunteer for the candidate you trust in and agree with most, even if they are from an "opposing" party. Above all, consider your own beliefs, not your past voting record. If Obama were a Republican, I'd still vote for him.

What do you consider your biggest mistake?

Not getting involved sooner!