http://www.pledgebank.com/RespectSpeakUp Comments on 'make my voice heard and help young people’s views to get noticed. When I have an opinion on a news story, I will voice it in the media by commenting online, writing to editors of papers or magazines, or calling in to TV or radio programmes. It’s our news too.' en-gb team@pledgebank.com hourly 2 1901-01-01T00:00+00:00 http://www.pledgebank.com/RespectSpeakUp#comment_2986987 This is a great pledge and one that I fully support. As a young person, I don't feel that my views are adequately expressed in the media, and any that are, are generally portrayed in a negative light. http://www.pledgebank.com/RespectSpeakUp#comment_2951466 I speak up for young people's rights already by lobbying Government to open up the secret family courts. Why should young people have less human rights in these illegal secret courts than people who are tried for terrorism? I will continue to speak up for the human rights of all people, and especially for the young, elderly and disabled, who get pushed around and bullied far too often. http://www.pledgebank.com/RespectSpeakUp#comment_2950210 I have facilitated and organised a digital art course. This has now culminated in an exhibition that allowed young people aged from 12-16 to express their creativity. Opened by our local MP, I hope it continues to highlight the importance of getting young people, particularly females, involved in digital technology. http://www.pledgebank.com/RespectSpeakUp#comment_2946904 Respect. The one thing we have consistently been taught throughout our lives - both in the home and in our first days at school. Why should it be then, that we are to learn to respect, yet do not receive it from those who supposedly are meant to set the example? Young people today have been boxed into a generalization that is far from the truth. So much so, that even young people believe the stereotype at times. We must make a stand, speak the truth and dispel this image so that we can finally have the respect that we all deserve. http://www.pledgebank.com/RespectSpeakUp#comment_2930227 This is a really good cause! http://www.pledgebank.com/RespectSpeakUp#comment_2924511 Absolutely. Do I count as young? http://www.pledgebank.com/RespectSpeakUp#comment_2846645 And boy,do I have opinions! One of the best pledges! http://www.pledgebank.com/RespectSpeakUp#comment_2828673 Young people are too often eveaded by this negative stereotype. People must remember we are not apathetic and we too care about the issues in our society!