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Originally Posted by Punk.of.Ages
Exactly, how does a 14 year old who doesn't work pay any kind of taxes?
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Sales taxes in the United States - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Originally Posted by Punk.of.Ages
You aren't really subjected to the whims of the voted in government officials until you become an adult. Your parents are.
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Supreme Court Rules Strip Search of 8th Grader Was Illegal | NBC Washington
Look what happened when elected school board officials were left in charge. The SCOTUS had to step in.
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Originally Posted by Punk.of.Ages
Maybe, once one enters the working world and does have to pay taxes and further contribute to society, they should be allowed to vote. I can see that, but I can't see how a non-contributing child should have a say...
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I understand your point exactly. From now on all adults out of work cannot vote. If I remember recent polling correctly, that's nearly 10% of the population.