(03-27-2019, 11:24 AM)mikesez Wrote: I don't think changing the voting age is a big deal either way.

You can argue that they are not legally adults and can't serve in the military or police until 18, but, we only do elections every two years, so if you let 16 year olds vote, they will become legal adults by the time the people they are voting for leave office.  It's fair in that sense, but it's not like it was unfair before.

That said, only about 2% of the population is 16 or 17 years old.  The impact on elections would be miniscule, especially considering most of them won't bother to vote.

If they want to include all other privileges that come with being an adult like you mentioned, in addition to being tried as an adult for crimes and owning firearms, then they can have a fair discussion. 

The taxation without representation argument from the left makes me chuckle. I worked from 15-18 and never complained about not voting. In fact, looking at the line items of a paycheck mold you to form your own political opinions which you can exercise in a couple short years.

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