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Originally Posted by flamesfever
I worry about the "dumbing down" of the voting base. It's already at an all time low in my estimation.
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In that case, you really ought to be more concerned about the older generations. Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z are statistically more educated than Baby Boomers. The younger generations have higher rates of post secondary education and
much lower rates of dropping out of high school than Boomers*. If anyone is responsible for "dumbing down" the electorate, it certainly isn't voters under 45.
*About 90% of Canadian adults aged 20-44 have completed high school. By contrast, 73% of Canadians aged 65-74 and only 55% of Canadians aged 75+ have a high school education.
Source: StatsCan