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Originally Posted by dksuddeth
Throughout the history of our nation, the conditions for eligibility to vote has gone through a few changes. Right now, the age of 18 is considered the 'medium' between people who HAVE matured mentally and people who have NOT matured mentally. Because everyone is different to some degree, this is the best age, so far, that has been decided as mature enough to vote.
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This is one of the best and most well thought out things I've seen you post. Very convincing, and well put.
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Originally Posted by dksuddeth
If you think children younger than that should vote, bring it up with your representative and tell them you think 13 year olds should vote.
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I've made my case to a few representatives, but I don't think they read what I wrote based on their responses. They retorted with the points debunked by the article I posted in the OP. I was disappointed to say the least.
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Originally Posted by dksuddeth
If you truly think 13 years of age should be old enough to vote, consider some of the teen idols we've seen and the popularity of said idols, then consider the number of voting adults compared to the number of teens that would vote simply because it's britney or kid rock.
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I hate to play the "yes but look at the other side doing that too" game, but adults seem to glorify and laude names like Britney and Paris.
I invite you to read the article in the OP. It changed my mind on the issue once upon a time.