[Mitchell]

Yes!

[Tom4784]

I'd say yes, wisdom doesn't come with age as evidenced by the last two major votes this country has had.

[Jamesy]

Yes, although this is something that should be addressed for all votes. I believe if someone is of age to get married, get a job, learn to drive etc, they should also have the right to vote. I've met some very intelligent and mature 16-17 year olds. Since voting is still a choice in the UK, it will continue to be like many votes where a certain percentage of people do not vote because they're not interested, not like it would automatically mean 16-17 year olds are forced to vote. It's a choice, just like the rest of us always have a choice to vote.

[user104658]

Originally Posted by Jamesy

Yes, although this is something that should be addressed for all votes. I believe if someone is of age to get married, get a job, learn to drive etc, they should also have the right to vote. I've met some very intelligent and mature 16-17 year olds. Since voting is still a choice in the UK, it will continue to be like many votes where a certain percentage of people do not vote because they're not interested, not like it would automatically mean 16-17 year olds are forced to vote. It's a choice, just like the rest of us always have a choice to vote.

I think that's the important point, really. Most realistic scenario on giving 16 year olds the vote is that the ones who are politically interested will turn up, and the ones who aren't will simply not bother, so it can only be a good thing.

I wish the adults who aren't really politically interested wouldn't show up to vote "because people fought for our votes so we should use them". Meh. Yes, but the responsibility there isn't just turning up on the day, its keeping politically informed in the first place. My wife had a friend texting her on Thirsday, stood outside the polling station, no idea what she was going to vote for, and asking about the implications. It's depressing.

[Dollface]

no

[Ross.]

Yes, they should.

Whether they would use it or not is irrelevant to this debate, it's about actually giving them the option too, the opportunity for their voice to be heard. I can't think of one proper reason why anyone would think it isn't a good idea.

[Denver]

Not at all i dont think they are mature enough to make the best decision

Also to thos saying you can get married at 16/17 is that not only with parents permission?

[Greg!]

Originally Posted by Adam.

Not at all i dont think they are mature enough to make the best decision

Also to thos saying you can get married at 16/17 is that not only with parents permission?

I'm 16 and I was "mature enough" as you put it to vote in the Scottish elections last month thanks very much

[Denver]

Originally Posted by Greg!

I'm 16 and I was "mature enough" as You put it to vote in the Scottish elections last month thanks very much

are you mature enough to live alone? Support yourself? Pay bills? Not need help from your parents?

[Jack_]

Again, no taxation without representation is the only real argument you need here. The other issues are just sideshows (important nonetheless, but not as much).

If you agree with one without the other, well then...err...

[jaxie]

No I don't believe you have the maturity at 16 to make those kind of decisions.

[Mystic Mock]

Well considering 16 is when it's the consenting age when you can have sex then I think that they should be allowed to decide their future.

Some Leavers have even said on Social Media that they only voted to leave to get David Cameron out, I mean who the **** does that!? I don't think that 16-17 year olds would've used that as a reason

[Tom4784]

Just like with Wisdom, age isn't a sign of maturity and Leave winning is only proof that adults can be lead as easily as teens.

There's no real reason to not lower the voting age to 16. At worst a bunch of 16 and 17 year olds wouldn't vote but the ones that would are probably more likely to take it seriously then most adults who take it for granted and only vote so they can post about it on Facebook.

[Ammi]

..I think yes, not because 16/17yr olds can do this and can do that at their age because that to me is never a reason..but because this was a decision that is going to greatly effect the future's of 16/17yr old...we recently devoted a week with our 6th years, so ages 10/11yrs olds to the EU Referendum and discussing and debating it and it was inspiring as to how much each child reasoned their views and how aware they were of political views...that's not even something that every eligible voter can do...16/17yr old should have been and should be eligible to vote because they should be educated to be eligible to vote..(in general..)..young people are more technology/IT aware because they're educated to be so...they know Math problems that I would find difficult because they are educated to be able to solve these Math problems...and the same with politics, they should be educated to vote and to reason their voting and then to put it into practise and observe the outcomes of their decisions...