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Should the voting age be lowered to 16?

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13-12-2019, 10:35 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Matthew.

That is true, but why are they allowed to leave school, join the army, get married etc at 16 but not allowed to vote?

Under 18s can't:
Leave full time education
Engage in combative roles in the military
Get married without parental permission
Earn enough to pay taxes

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matthew.

All of those are far more responsible adult decisions to make than voting in an election.

Which is why it's not easy for under 18s to do these things

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