15 year old cute Palestinean girl mayor

[kefkaownsall]

http://www.albawaba.com/editorchoice/mayor-palestine-girl-433134
I say cute as unlike other similar cases where teenagers are placed in leadership roles this one seems to be more of an effort to empower the youth.

[Smurfette Principle]

And she's a girl! Excuse my Palestine feels.

[kefkaownsall]

Inb4 the Fox headline

[Sylvana]

Personally I think this is a good idea.
I think more countries and towns and municipalities should encourage things like this to get the youth involved in both the political and administrative running of their towns. It will teach them about how things work as well as encourage them to vote / get involved politically more intelligently.

[kefkaownsall]

Same
Besides the elected mayor is supervising so it's not like she can do anything too off the rails

[Witchyjoshy]

And like any head of an electoral system, she's probably got dozens of advisers who will give her advice when she needs it (and sometimes when she doesn't need it.)

[Meshakhad]

Best wishes for her.

[RavynousHunter]

Wait...this happened in Palestine?  And they haven't sent tanks into that town yet?  I am, for once, legitimately, and happily, surprised.  Personally, I think its a good thing for any kid that might want to pursue a career in politics or administration.  Best way to learn how to do something is to do it, least that's what I always say.

[kefkaownsall]

Yeah that is what I meant by Fox headline you can so see them saying they're letting kids runn the towns that is why they need Israel.

[clockworkgirl21]

As a longtime supporter of NYRA (National Youth Rights Association), I support this and wish this girl the very best in her mayoral responsibilities.