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-------------------------------------------------------- Which political issues are you most passionate about? The political issues I feel most passionately about include; the banning of wearing the hood of hooded jackets in certain areas, how we (the youth) are victimised by society which I believe is mainly because of stereotypes which is unfair as everyone deserves the same chance whether 17 or 71. Another issue that I feel passionately about is the fact that in certain highly populated places we are not allowed to be in a group of two or more. Having to disperse from a group leaves the young person more likely to be attacked. The issue I feel the most strongly about is the fact that we are always being stopped and searched by police which again relates back to stereotypes and prejudices. What do you feel is the biggest issue for young people in your constituency? I have been told by young people in my constituency that they are regularly stopped and searched. Most of those who complain have nothing incriminating on them but still find it humiliating and an inconvenience when it becomes a regular occurrence. Another issue I find young people have is that they feel they have not much funding or opportunities until they offend or are put into the category of those who are likely to offend. What do you hope to achieve during your term of office? During my term in office I hope to represent the views of the young people I encounter, particularly those in my constituency, and take their views as high as required to get something done even if others will not. Which public figure do you most admire and why? A public figure who I admire is Maya Angelou. She is an intelligent person who struggled especially seeing as she is a black woman who was raised in the times of oppression but, through hard work and commitment she made her way up to a highly respected person who went through may jobs such as, waitress, author, actress, dancer, poet, choreographer, civil rights activist and much more. She now stands with her head held high even after the trauma she experienced in the deep south of the USA. She is truly a public figure with an admirable inner strength which led her to success. That is why I admire Maya Angelou. If there was one message you could send to the government, what would it be? If there was one message I could send to the government it would be, you seem so quick to judge and stereotype, well there's a lot of exceptions to most stereotypes so please give everyone an equal chance without prejudice. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- East
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