by the numbers

Politics of youth

44: Percentage of American teenagers who believe war in Iraq was the right decision.

33: Percentage who believe it was the wrong decision.

70: Percentage opposed to reinstating the draft.

34: Percentage who feel social themes, such as gay marriage and abortion, are top issues in November’s election.

29: Percentage who feel education is the most important issue.

29: Percentage who feel war in Iraq is the most important issue.

Source: The Horatio Alger Association 2004-05 “State of our Nation’s Youth” annual report.