Adonal Foyle of the Orlando Magic has been saying for years--if politics were like basketball, everyone would be allowed to participate, regardless of their access to cash or connections. In the NBA, athletic prowess is the only criterion for entrance. Foyle is also the founder of Democracy Matters, a college-based organization focused on passing full public financing of elections. Last week, Foyle published an op-ed in the Orlando Sentinel about the need for Fair Elections.  The enthusiastic participation of young people in the 2008 election was exciting, but as Foyle says, the political system still has its problems. "But the scandal in Illinois has reminded us that our political system still carries deep flaws. These threaten to stifle that excitement and rekindkle the cynicism about politics that in the past has affected so many young people." With Fair Elections, you don't have to be wealthy or know those who are to run for office or be seen as a viable candidate. Candidates, including young people, can run and win free from the influence of special interest campaign contributors. According to Adonal:"We need to give all our gifted and talented citizens--including our young people--an equal chance to compete and participate in political life without regard to their personal wealth or connections."