Should the voting age be lowered?

[citizenkane2]

Originally Posted by nature's message

Do you think the legal age to become a registered vote in the United States should be lowered?? If you either agree it should or disagree, please explain why you think this and state what the age limit should be.

The voters we have right NOW are uninformed idiots! That's why we are in the mess we are in now. We sure don't need more kids with that power.

[citizenkane2]

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And we want to lower the age????? LOL

[juppiter]

Originally Posted by JimRom

If anything, the voting age should be raised to at least 25, if not 30. Try to have an intelligent conversation about politics with the average 23 year old and you will quickly come to realize that they know next to nothing about politics on any level.

Try having an intelligent conversation about politics with the average person of any age, and you will quickly come to realize the same.

[tinman01]

Originally Posted by juppiter

No. I think 18 is an appropriate age. Even at 18 I think people are too young to really understand the world, but I don't think it's morally right to deny 18 year olds the right to vote.

That 18 year old serving over seas has seen more of the world and understands more than most those mom and pops who have never left the area they grew up 50 years ago.
Sorry but watching the news really doesn't count as experience.

[Man of Sin]

Originally Posted by Harrier

Serving in the military also affects the republic - they most certainly are comparable.

But should they be put in front line combat roles?