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Originally Posted by kirklancaster
When I was young I was a staunch Labour Party supporter, and Joey Steele was a staunch Tory supporter.
We were both highly educated, intelligent, and both BELIEVED with all our heart in our respective political choices.
I am not saying that SOME 16 year olds are not precocious and not mature beyond their years, nor am I saying that 16 year olds CANNOT be socially and politically aware.
But what I AM saying, is that the MAJORITY of 16 year olds in this country cannot SPELL politics let alone understand them.
This is why, I do not favour 16 year old being given the vote.
A vote in immature irresponsible, impressionable and naive hands is as dangerous as a firearm.
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Just because your views changed, does not mean that they were cast stupidly or irresponsibly - they simply changed. And we aren't going to disqualify swing voters from elections.
"No taxation without representation" also rings to mind.