Teens could change world
THE debate over a bid to bring the voting age down to 16 makes interesting reading.
Derby MP Chris Williamson points out that at 16 you can work, pay tax and National Insurance, get married or join the armed forces. However, you still can't buy alcohol or learn to drive until you are 18 or 17 respectively.
No wonder teenagers get frustrated. Allowing them a say in the world they live might just help to make it a better – and less confusing – place while giving them a sense of responsibility.
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4 Comments
by Sam_Vimes
Sunday, February 10 2013, 1:07PM
“As the father of teenage kids, I'd shudder at the thought of them having a vote. Given that they're likely to believe anything that's said (although that's not exclusive to their age group, I'll grant you, there are older morons out there too) their lack of common sense and awareness of reality (they do tend to live in a virtual world with their friends online) I can't think of a worse idea!”
by SarahL123
Wednesday, February 06 2013, 10:27AM
“@ dave12548
There are a heck of a lot of 'thick' adults out there too - 'planks' who have no concept of real life - yet we allow them to vote. Some of them we even elect to positions of power!”
by Why_nicknames
Wednesday, February 06 2013, 4:08AM
“Going by some of the comments posted on this site, perhaps there ought to be some form of screening to see if all adults should be allowed to vote. FYI dave12548, there are plenty of 17 year old 'thick, hoody wearing planks' out there. Do they suddenly become responsible adults the moment they turn 18?
I don't think lowering voting age to 16 would make much of a difference except for increasing the number of the electorate. A percentage of 16-18 year olds would make the effort to vote and the rest, just like their adult counterparts, simply wouldn't bother.”
by dave12548
Tuesday, February 05 2013, 8:32PM
“Thing is that there are a heck of a lot of thick, hoody wearing, 16 year old 'planks' out there....allow these morons to vote.....you gotta be joking!”