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Thoughts on Changing the Voting Age

beckish @beckish (641) • United States 25 Apr 18

So I read that some areas - including Washington D.C., are trying to lower the voting age to 16. I just had to shake my head. I can think of many reasons why this is a very bad idea, and not a single one to support it. First of...

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Voting is NOT FOR CHILDREN.

Maggiepie @Maggiepie (7816) • United States 2 Aug 08

The argument goes, if I'm old enough to fight in a war, why can't drink/vote/whatever. The reason we separate into different age catagories is that we don't mature all at once, but in stages. I'm here to tell you, I believe...

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When is old enough to vote?

neednewjeans @neednewjeans (65) 13 Nov 07

In my country( unitedKingdom) you have to be 18 to vote in a general election. Is this fair? as you are allowed to get married at a younger age, die for your country at a younger age, drive at a younger age and do most things that...

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Voting Age

Swtrose @Swtrose (3385) • Canada 2 May 07

There was talk regarding lowing the voting age in Canada from 18 to 16. Do you think your country should lower the legal voting age?

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should YOUR country lower its minimum voting age?

disastrebonita @disastrebonita (60) • United States 5 Mar 07

in a world of communication, televion, and internet, the youth are more informed about the world than ever before.. but minimum voting age for most countries is still 18 .. should this be lowered? what are the rules in your...

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In most countries,politicians r middle aged & older.Is this true for ur country?

ArienKing @ArienKing (4647) • India 2 Jan 07

Do you think that younger politicians could do a better job?

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Should voting be compulsory?

ArienKing @ArienKing (4647) • India 2 Jan 07

Who should be allowed to vote?

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Are there any women politicians in your country?

ArienKing @ArienKing (4647) • India 2 Jan 07

Are women allowed to vote in your country?

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What is the average age of politicians in your country?

ArienKing @ArienKing (4647) • India 2 Jan 07

What do you think about politicians?

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Why do you think it's important to vote?

ArienKing @ArienKing (4647) • India 2 Jan 07

Did you vote in the last election?

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Should your country lower its minimum voting age?

ArienKing @ArienKing (4647) • India 9 Dec 06

In an age of the internet and widespread television, youth can be much more informed about the world than ever before - yet the minimum voting age in most countries is still 18. Should this be lowered? What are the rules in your...

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Voting age in your country? Do u vote?

alon28miami @alon28miami (540) • United States 5 Sep 06

What is the voting age in ur country and do you vote?

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