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Originally Posted by Slava
Yeah, I know that’s why they’re not paying taxes, but there is some semblance of common sense here. If you’re not an adult, should you be involved in those decisions?
I don’t think it comes down to intelligence either. A lot of people aren’t very smart despite their life experience!
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Le sigh...
Sorry, I really dont know at the moment. It could be a great idea, it could be a disaster. We've got Governments cutting education funding so our ~16 year old students could be dumber than rocks.
I personally love the idea of getting youth more involved in the process of Government, but at the same time I look back to 16 year old Locke and whether or not he should have had the ability to vote.
Probably not?
16-year old Locke was a genuine lunatic. He should not have had the right to vote.
Maybe things have gotten better?