Should the minimum voting age be lowered?
@955C6272yrs2Y
No, and it should be raised to 20
@98ZHXYK1yr1Y
Yes, but 16 and 17 year old voters should be required to pass a basic test demonstrating their understanding of politics in order to vote
@8KQL6XN3yrs3Y
There are some incredibly smart kids that know more than the average adult about worldly topics and politics. Perhaps, when younger aged, they can write a short and simple test to show their competence in order to vote.
@93MLQGT2yrs2Y
Kids brains arent fully developed no matter how smart they are. Sure a 18 year old brain isn't fully developed either but kids haven't lived long enough to experience life and thus . And also kids still have childlike impulses that will alter their decisions that 18 year olds dont have. Kids should focus more on school. Let them graduate school so they have a better understanding of how the government works. Right now they dont have the same educational advantages as a 18 year old who graduated highschool.
@9KZ9LTCConservative1wk1W
Yes, but I think there should be a basic test demonstrating their understanding of politics before they can vote
@9KKLP5Y3wks3W
Why is there so much focus on the "taxpayer" and not on making it incumbent on politicians to meet the needs of populations within the country whether they can vote or not?
@9KG9KSM4wks4W
Voting is an important responsibility. Minors are not capable of making informed choices and lack the ability to think rationally. Only competent adults should be allowed to vote.
@9KFNCCN4wks4W
Ballots should be weighted by asking general knowledge questions about the political cycle that have only one correct answer, before proceeding with the vote. Based on what percentage of the test is passed, your vote should be calculated on that percent. If you pass with a seventy, your ballot value will be seventy percent, for example. Voting age should be eliminated, and this test should determine a person's voting worth.
This will incentivize serious voter's to become educated in topics if they want their riding and respective political faction to win.
@9KDY94S4wks4W
task payers should be the minimum voting age as well as requiring that he/she have a basic understanding of politics
@9K8HRYH1mo1MO
I say yes, it should be lowered to 16, many old people say that young adults live in the moment, yes that is somewhat true, we also don't want to be completely screwed over because older people made poor decisions that will now hinder our lives
@9K3M7XP1mo1MO
If a citizen can pass a basic test demonstrating their understanding of politics, they should be able to vote no matter the age
@9K3DT9X1mo1MO
Yes, and voters be required to pass a basic test demonstrating their understanding of politics in order to vote
@9JS52XF 2mos2MO
The people who vote need to know what it is they are voting for and give an educated reason as to why they are voting and who they are voting for
@9JB99CV2mos2MO
As long as you know what politics is all about like the main understanding of politics then i think you have the right to vote so my answer is yes.
@95GZTRN2yrs2Y
Lowering the age of voting isn't expected to impact voter turnout significantly, thuis making it meaningless to do so.
@95GVQ4H2yrs2Y
I'd say yes for myself.
The voting age should remain
@93WL6VF2yrs2Y
Yes, Citizens of the age of 16 should be able to vote.
No, the minimum voting age where it currently sits (18 years of age) is good.
@936NJ9D2yrs2Y
Yes, but only those who are tested for maturity
@935T7R92yrs2Y
Regardless, there needs to be comprehensive education on politics for voting to make a real difference.
@9339FTC2yrs2Y
Yes, if they are responsible and understand that this is a serious matter
@92ZRRWX2yrs2Y
god no. society is dicated enough by uneducated children with no life experiences
@92ZN6P22yrs2Y
yes it should be 17 not 18
@92YYCNVLibertarian2yrs2Y
No, and those too young to vote shouldn’t pay taxes
@92WNC3Q2yrs2Y
yes, but only if they know joe.
No, because if you make it younger the voters might not understand what htey are voting for and vote for wjat their parents vote for.
@92SZTNF2yrs2Y
yes, but voters should be required to pass a basic test to show their understanding of politics
@92QXYZV2yrs2Y
To you should pay taxes and out of high school
@92QMN4L2yrs2Y
Yes, age doesn't matter sometimes on some things, many younger people are well educated over things older people believe they understand. Though I do believe their should be a small test for everyone, as there will always be those people who vote for the wrong reasons.
@92PWKPT2yrs2Y
Yes if better educated is provided to them within their school systems prior to voting
@92KVGFMConservative2yrs2Y
Age 16 for voting would be good.
@927TN8R2yrs2Y
It should be lowered to 16 years and older.
@92274HB2yrs2Y
When the person becomes pubescent he can vote
@8ZX79MR2yrs2Y
when your mature enough
Yes, so long as the individual is well-informed and understands the political issues well enough to make said decision.
@8ZW42GSNew Democratic2yrs2Y
Yes, but at 16 voters should take a test to see if they are responsible enough to vote
@8ZW3F4L2yrs2Y
it really depends on the person really many teens are able to understand the gov far more better then some adults it really depends on the person
@8ZW23LL2yrs2Y
Yes, as long as the people are taking the voting seriously (be informed, know who you're voting for, don't joke around, etc...)
@8ZRQ7W72yrs2Y
Yes, it should be lowered to 16
@8ZN7PDW2yrs2Y
Only to informed individuals
@8ZLBPMZ2yrs2Y
Any citizen who can pass a basic test should be allowed to vote
@8ZJM9B92yrs2Y
Yes, to 16. The people will have to go through a test on their understanding of politics
@8ZJM7NY2yrs2Y
if you can drive (16/17) you should be able to vote
@8ZJM7K42yrs2Y
Citizens over the age of 16 should be permitted to vote
@8ZHD8BN2yrs2Y
16 year old's should b allowed to vote
kids are the future and are smarter then adults think. if kids under the age of 18 can pass a test about how they understand politics they should be allowed to vote
@8ZBY5RC2yrs2Y
Depends on the political comprehension demonstrated by students, primarily in the ages between 15 and 17.
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