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At their age, whatever the government dictates is going to affect their lives personally so they should have the right to vote.
I have seen many politicians who are running for election act with less "brainpower" than an 18 year old.
If 18 year olds are old enough to die for their country, they are old enough to vote.
Are they really dying for THIS country or for somebody else's country? More death does not always equal freedom.Vietnam? And more war does not always equal true "conservatism". but this is beside the point of this poll and question.
Are people mature and wise enough to vote when they are 18 years old?
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Originally Posted by No attitude
Does the common 18 year old have the education,experience, clarity and life experience in making a decision to know who is best for the job that will affect the country and voting state directly?Do you think the younger voters of today are too easily influenced by political candidates personality and charisma rather than experience, intelligence and ability to lead in a positive and smart way by making better decisions that inspire confidence and optimism not based on personality and looks but wisdom and true leadership? It seems some voters appear to be cheerleaders who dont have the insight to know what may be the best decision and are too easily misguided.
I think the 18 year-olds who are mature enough to pay attention to politics are the ones who vote. Those who don't care and don't follow politics won't. Figures indicate that young folks turn out in relatively small proportions on voting day.
Does the common 18 year old have the education,experience, clarity and life experience in making a decision to know who is best for the job that will affect the country and voting state directly?Do you think the younger voters of today are too easily influenced by political candidates personality and charisma rather than experience, intelligence and ability to lead in a positive and smart way by making better decisions that inspire confidence and optimism not based on personality and looks but wisdom and true leadership? It seems some voters appear to be cheerleaders who dont have the insight to know what may be the best decision and are too easily misguided.
Considering that I was around that age the first time I voted & I voted for Bush, Sr. strictly based on my fathers opinion, I would say no, LOL. However, if you graduate from high school, can go into the military, college, start a job or a business, then yes they are old enough.
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Are people mature and wise enough to vote when they are 18 years old?
