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Originally Posted by OpieCunningham
We deny plenty of people the right to vote (people under 18 years old, felons) - and it is not considered undemocratic.
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Have you heard the saying "with rights come responsiblities"?
Felons knowingly waver their rights when they commit a crime, that is their choice.
People under 18 are essentially unaffected directly by the outcome of elections as they are dependent upon another person. They essentially have very little responsibility. Young people are not denied rights and responsibilities because they haven't proven themselves, but because they are mentally and physically underdeveloped.