Just saying here, But from What I'm reading here, It seems like people are saying that 16 year olds aren't really into politics/too young/too stupid.
Not All 16 year olds are stupid. Heck, I know some who are more mature than people in their 40's/whatever age.
Its like, Everyone thinks that pretty much all tens are into music/partying/fun. Sure, Alot are, I am too, Except for Partying, I actually wouldn't be caught dead at a teen party with loud music and dancing and stuff.I'm more into the serious things. I could sit all day at some type of conference thing, or even those "Boring" assemblies at school, and I'd actually pay attention. with interest.
I'm 16, Politics and Government stuff interest me alot. I'm not Stupid. Half of the conversations I have with my teacher at school usually has something to do with Politics.
like, if I had a friend who ran for something, I'm not gonna vote for them just because there my friend, I'd vote for the Right person, Whoever I think would do a good job,
You know, If I were an adult, and I had a Kid, and that kid grew up and Ran for Prime-Minister, or MLA, or Mayor or whatever, That Doesn't mean I'd vote for him/her, I'd Vote for whoever I think would do a good job. Who knows, The Kid could be promoting things I don't beleive in.
Politics has NO friends or Family. Rant to me about that, But Thats My Opinion.
So I agree that the Voting age should be lowered to 16.