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 @98ZHXYKfrom Alberta answered…1yr1Y

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

 @8KQL6XNfrom British Columbia answered…3yrs3Y

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.

 @93MLQGTfrom Ontario disagreed…2yrs2Y

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.

 @9KZ9LTCConservativefrom Alberta answered…1wk1W

Yes, but I think there should be a basic test demonstrating their understanding of politics before they can vote

 @9KKLP5Yfrom Ontario answered…3wks3W

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?

 @9KG9KSMfrom Montana answered…4wks4W

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.

 @9KFNCCNfrom Ontario answered…4wks4W

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.

 @9KDY94Sfrom Ontario answered…4wks4W

task payers should be the minimum voting age as well as requiring that he/she have a basic understanding of politics

 @9K8HRYHfrom Alberta answered…1mo1MO

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

 @9K3M7XPfrom Ontario answered…1mo1MO

If a citizen can pass a basic test demonstrating their understanding of politics, they should be able to vote no matter the age

 @9K3DT9Xfrom Ontario answered…1mo1MO

Yes, and voters be required to pass a basic test demonstrating their understanding of politics in order to vote

 @9JS52XF from Ontario answered…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

 @9JB99CVfrom Saskatchewan answered…2mos2MO

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.

 @95GZTRNfrom Ontario answered…2yrs2Y

Lowering the age of voting isn't expected to impact voter turnout significantly, thuis making it meaningless to do so.

 @93WL6VFfrom Ontario answered…2yrs2Y

 @93VKG4LPeople’sfrom Ontario answered…2yrs2Y

No, the minimum voting age where it currently sits (18 years of age) is good.

 @936NJ9Dfrom Ontario answered…2yrs2Y

 @935T7R9from Quebec answered…2yrs2Y

Regardless, there needs to be comprehensive education on politics for voting to make a real difference.

 @9339FTCfrom Ontario answered…2yrs2Y

Yes, if they are responsible and understand that this is a serious matter

 @92ZRRWXfrom Ontario answered…2yrs2Y

god no. society is dicated enough by uneducated children with no life experiences

 @92YYCNVLibertarianfrom Ontario answered…2yrs2Y

 @92V7CNNPeople’sfrom Ontario answered…2yrs2Y

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.

 @92SZTNFfrom Ontario answered…2yrs2Y

yes, but voters should be required to pass a basic test to show their understanding of politics

 @92QXYZVfrom Alberta answered…2yrs2Y

 @92QMN4Lfrom Ontario answered…2yrs2Y

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.

 @92PWKPTfrom Ontario answered…2yrs2Y

Yes if better educated is provided to them within their school systems prior to voting

 @927TN8Rfrom Ontario answered…2yrs2Y

 @92274HBfrom Ontario answered…2yrs2Y

 @8ZX5HSVLiberalfrom Alberta answered…2yrs2Y

Yes, so long as the individual is well-informed and understands the political issues well enough to make said decision.

 @8ZW42GSNew Democraticfrom Ontario answered…2yrs2Y

Yes, but at 16 voters should take a test to see if they are responsible enough to vote

 @8ZW3F4Lfrom Saskatchewan answered…2yrs2Y

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

 @8ZW23LLfrom Ontario answered…2yrs2Y

Yes, as long as the people are taking the voting seriously (be informed, know who you're voting for, don't joke around, etc...)

 @8ZLBPMZfrom Ontario answered…2yrs2Y

 @8ZJM9B9from Ontario answered…2yrs2Y

Yes, to 16. The people will have to go through a test on their understanding of politics

 @8ZJM7NYfrom Nova Scotia answered…2yrs2Y

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 @8ZGW7KLLiberalfrom Ontario answered…2yrs2Y

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

 @8ZBY5RCfrom Ontario answered…2yrs2Y

Depends on the political comprehension demonstrated by students, primarily in the ages between 15 and 17.

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