[Brekkie]

Originally Posted by Stacey.x

i know, but she ain't really interested - and just votes for what my dad says to vote for.

Emmeline Pankhurst would be proud.

And keep it at eighteen I say.

[setanta]

Originally Posted by Jack_

16. It was 14 for two years though, iirc.

I rest my case.

[InOne]

If it was lowered, I bet you'd get a massive rise in BNP votes.

[GypsyGoth]

Why, not all teenagers are racist? I don't think I am at all.

[Shaun]

Keep it at 18. There's enough moronic 18 year olds and older who've got the right, I'd rather there weren't more.

[setanta]

Originally Posted by GypsyGoth

Why, not all teenagers are racist? I don't think I am at all.

Nah, but alot of them are rebels without a cause.

[InOne]

Originally Posted by GypsyGoth

Why, not all teenagers are racist? I don't think I am at all.

People from large estates are easily brainwashed by the BNP, especially the younger ones.

[GypsyGoth]

Originally Posted by InOne

People from large estates are easily brainwashed by the BNP, especially the younger ones.

That is sad.

[Harry!]

As I said maybe they should pass a exam to be allowed to vote. And that exam is optional.

[Shasown]

Originally Posted by Harry!

As I said maybe they should pass a exam to be allowed to vote. And that exam is optional.

That would infringe the rights of numpties who cant pass exams or string a sentence together properly, why should they be disadvantaged.

[Harry!]

Originally Posted by Shasown

That would infringe the rights of numpties who cant pass exams or string a sentence together properly, why should they be disadvantaged.

But the exams would prove that they are sensible and can make the right choices. If they are smart enough to pass a exam then they are smart enought to vote.

Just a idea though.

[Nicky.]

Being 16 myself, I'd say yes. But, I don't think I'd trust about 80% of the rest of the people in my year to make an informed decision... and I won't even spend time thinking they may be able to... there is no way! They wouldn't even be bothered to watch the election things on the TV or read the stuff in papers xx

[Shasown]

Originally Posted by Harry!

But the exams would prove that they are sensible and can make the right choices. If they are smart enough to pass a exam then they are smart enought to vote.

Just a idea though.

So if they lowered the voting age to 16, and then insisted on an exam to pass, wouldnt those who failed be able to claim that they were being discriminated against on the grounds of their stupidity. Couldnt they also ask for the exam to be extended to all voters in order to be fair.

Lets face it I know some over 18's who would fail that sort of exam. Stupidity doesnt just disappear on your 18th birthday.

[MeMyselfAndI]

We did Mock Election at school. i dont really under but i voted for Monster something as my friends did. It went.
1 Monster
2 Liberal Conservatives
3 BNP
there were 5 persisions i just cant remember others

[Braden]

Originally Posted by MeMyselfandI

We did Mock Election at school. i dont really under but i voted for Monster something as my friends did. It went.
1 Monster
2 Liberal Conservatives
3 BNP
there were 5 persisions i just cant remember others

Was it the Monster Raving Loony party?

And we did the same, Liberal Democrats was the clear winner for us.

[Shasown]

Originally Posted by MeMyselfandI

We did Mock Election at school. i dont really under but i voted for Monster something as my friends did. It went.
1 Monster
2 Liberal Conservatives
3 BNP
there were 5 persisions i just cant remember others

Proof positive for lowering the voting age to 13?

[MeMyselfAndI]

Originally Posted by Braden

Was it the Monster Raving Loony party?

And we did the same, Liberal Democrats was the clear winner for us.

yh i didnt have a clue lol. Just follow the crowd

[MeMyselfAndI]

Originally Posted by Shasown

Proof positive for lowering the voting age to 13?

I wanna vote lol

[Lemo]

no too many 16 year olds are too immature

[Zippy]

No way. It's too important and they don't have enough experience of life at that age. They haven't even lived as an adult yet or paid proper living expenses etc

[WOMBAI]

No - they would vote for who their fav celeb votes for or some equally daffy reason!

[Angus]

Originally Posted by Shasown

So if they lowered the voting age to 16, and then insisted on an exam to pass, wouldnt those who failed be able to claim that they were being discriminated against on the grounds of their stupidity. Couldnt they also ask for the exam to be extended to all voters in order to be fair.

Lets face it I know some over 18's who would fail that sort of exam. Stupidity doesnt just disappear on your 18th birthday.

I totally agree. Everyone over 18 should have to take the exam in the same way you need a licence to drive, you should get a licence to vote. I would have no problem with that at all. After all if you don't have a clue as to the major issues, and the solutions being put forward by the opposing parties, then you really shouldn't be let near a ballot box to cast a vote which is going to affect the lives of everyone in this country. Any vote should be from an informed voter.

[Brekkie]

Originally Posted by Harry!

But the exams would prove that they are sensible and can make the right choices. If they are smart enough to pass a exam then they are smart enought to vote.

Just a idea though.

And if they fail they can become candidates for parliament!

[WOMBAI]

Originally Posted by Brekkie

And if they fail they can become candidates for parliament!

Very good!

[Braden]

It's annoying how your all saying a two year difference is going to make such a problem.

People who are saying that we would vote for BNP & The Monster Raving Loony Party are stupid because firstly, i'm fourteen years old and i'm and many others getting taught politics and already have a clear vision of what i'm going to do, and your also big disrespectful to the people who vote BNP seriously, just because they have their own opinions doesn't mean you have to belittle and make out that younger people would do the same, because I know most of us won't.