what age should people vote at?? Options

[piecrust87]

i think age 13. we are mature enough. ps: i hate bush.

[lcapk]

yea we kids should be able to vote for the president

[*CEP*]

yea we kids should be able to vote for the president

haha. you're awesome.

I think 18 is enough. I mean, why fix something that isn't broken?

- Chinkieeyedpnoi

[*Kathleen*]

I didn't vote simply because you forgot age eighteen. I think it's fine the way it is. Yes, many people are mature enough, but then again, parents have a strong influence on their children, so of course the child is going to follow in their parents' footsteps. They aren't old enough (most of the time) to truly decide. Besides, I highly doubt many of the thirteen year-olds out there would get their lazy butts out there to vote...I mean, eighteen year-olds aren't!

[piecrust87]

twenty one [ 1 ] [50.00%]
why would you want ot raise the voting age?? it is 18 right now...

[*CEP*]

twenty one [ 1 ] [50.00%]
why would you want ot raise the voting age?? it is 18 right now...

Why did you give the option if you're just gonna question the voter's motives?

- Chinkieeyedpnoi

[x_perplexity]

i think 18 is just fine. at least 1/4 of the population of 18 year olds dont even register to vote. so if they're lazy. how lazy are 13 year olds?

[*AngelicEyz00*]

I'm not too sure, but I think it should be 16. 18 is fine, I'm not in a hurry to go vote, but I think 16 is a good number to start voting

[*Kathleen*]

i think 18 is just fine. at least 1/4 of the population of 18 year olds dont even register to vote. so if they're lazy. how lazy are 13 year olds?

Exactly my thought on this.

Jose - maybe she just wants to debate about it...heh. *Shrugs*

[ShinHwaFreaK08]

never [ 1 ] [25.00%]

yes. i say, we should never vote. no president. the kids rule. .

- Christine

[WhiteChocolate]

You know what? I think that 13 is way to freakin immature an age to determine such an important decision. No, your opinions arent fully matured, and are just gonna be their parents opinions, like Kathleen said. No, 18 is perfect. It would be stupid to lower it .

[*Kathleen*]

never [ 1 ] [25.00%]

yes. i say, we should never vote. no president. the kids rule. .

- Christine

Haha...that's a nice thought. *Cough anarchist cough* Hehe. Perfectly flawed, eh?

Thank you, Aust.

[waccoon]

18 is fine. anything below is ignorant and they can't form their own opinions.

[kraziegrl]

ooh.. the voting age now is 18?? pwhehehe.. i ddint noe.. and i didnt see it anywhere.. soo.. i picked 21, the next favorite number for doing things.

[*Kathleen*]

ooh.. the voting age now is 18?? pwhehehe.. i ddint noe.. and i didnt see it anywhere.. soo.. i picked 21, the next favorite number for doing things.

Hehe...it's okay, Marci. *Pats your head* Twenty-one is good; I'm sure there's not that many eighteen through twenty year-olds that vote anyways. Hah. I wish I could vote. Maybe they should set up some critique...you have to have a certain IQ to vote if you're under eighteen. Hmm...*Ponders*

[juliar]

13?!??!? I'm 11, and I really doubt that I can make a decision like that when I'm 13 Voting isn't a privilege, it's more of a decision. At thirteen, you start high school. Politicial stuff dont go into some of those people's minds then.
I think 18. 18 or possibly 17. It's fine now, why change it?

[aud_chua]

not every adolescent can be as mature as everyone.. i think by the time a person turns 20, they'll probably be smart enough.. hopefully.. if not, then it should be 25!!!!!!

[alfskater]

I think 18 is enough, even at the age of eighteen people don't really know how the legal stuff works yeah... anyway... blah...

[*Nina*Renee*]

i say 15 or 16, i'm fine with 18, but hey we do know whats going on in the world, too, just my opinion

[ShinHwaFreaK08]

it doesn`t matter the age, but more of the person. a 12 yr old could be just as mature as say a 23 yr old. u never know.

- Christine

[waccoon]

it doesn`t matter the age, but more of the person. a 12 yr old could be just as mature as say a 23 yr old. u never know.

- Christine

the vast majority aren't suitable to vote.

[Mireh]

I say 15.

Thats when you really think about things, and have more responsabilities. Your maturing at that age.

PS : I'd rather vote for Bush than Kerry...

Kerry = Fishyness

[ShinHwaFreaK08]

the vast majority aren't suitable to vote.

i guess so. but i don`t no anything about politics. so, i wouldn`t mind if we didn`t have to vote .

- Christine

[WhiteChocolate]

I say 15.

Thats when you really think about things, and have more responsabilities. Your maturing at that age.

PS : I'd rather vote for Bush than Kerry...

Kerry = Fishyness

Ah! You like Bush better!

The asian Liv Tyler who leans to the right politically. I am so crushing on you right now, Val.

[photoboothromanc...]

I think the age should be changed to sixteen... By the time kids are sixteen, they've been exposed to politics in high school and also most likely have gotten a job. Therefore, they should be able to make such decisions as deciding on taxes and presidents that now affect them. Besides, we have such a problem with young adults voting already that perhaps by lowering the age limit, more kids will want to get involved and perhaps our country will finally begin to speak for themselves. And then EVERYONE WILL STOP COMPLAINING ABOUT OUR PRESIDENT , because they're able to have a say so.

But that's just me.

[bird_of_prey]

i think it's fine the way it is. i am eighteen though...lol.

[piecrust87]

Why did you give the option if you're just gonna question the voter's motives?

- Chinkieeyedpnoi

i don't want to question them i just want to know why they feel that it should be raised.

[GinaDaQueen]

Where's eighteen? I think it's fine the way it is. Did you forget it or think that most people wanted the age to change hence no use in putting it in as a choice?

[euroFUSION]

I didn't vote either because you forgot 'eighteen' unless you're asking us about a different age beside from 'eighteen'. I think it should stay the way it is... but I'll admit it, I wish I could vote now! I am young, but I'm so into politics.

[divinity_star]

Even if we lower the voting age it wouldn't make a difference. If you lowered it kids don't give a rip like they do now she there wouldn't be much of a percentage difference..

[*Kathleen*]

Exactly what I've been saying - so why lower it?

[Fe_LL]

Why should kids under the age of 18 vote? They don't understand politics and still live mostly under their parents influence.
I remember someone saying when you're out of the house and living your own life you should be about to vote.

[*kryogenix*]

no. it would be a travesty if kids under 18 vote. because the candidates would try to work on issues that affect kids so the kids would vote for them. that would bring some attention away from more important issues. imagine a candidate getting elected because he promised no homework lol.

btw, where's 18 on the poll?

[slipper]

Whoa... age 13 is tooo young to vote. It's a stupid idea to lower the age limit. 13 yr olds aren't well informed enough to know about all the gov't crap. I say leave the voting age at 18, no changes.

[WildGriffin]

18 is good, but there should be more incentive for people to vote. like...less taxes for voters...or $5 for each person that votes? or a pat on the back and a cookie?

[Spirited Away]

18 is good, but there should be more incentive for people to vote. like...less taxes for voters...or $5 for each person that votes? or a pat on the back and a cookie?

I think a pat on the back and a cookie is better than the $5.oo. What if 5 Million people vote? We're already in a deficit.

[casssy]

hmm i think 18 is good..

You know what? I think that 13 is way to freakin immature an age to determine such an important decision. No, your opinions arent fully matured, and are just gonna be their parents opinions, like Kathleen said. No, 18 is perfect. It would be stupid to lower it .

my parents and i differ so much on our opinions about everything it's not even funney. i wouldnt follow my parents. i would make my own path.

[angel-roh]

ermmm do u know how to count? haha jk but u forgot eighteen haha newais i wanted to say 18..eesh but i vote for 17 cus it's close haha...but newais 17 is ok heh cus i think usually... 17...the students are more serious??? wait no.. heh kathleen is 15 and shes reallie into polictics like me^^ hehe so i guess 16 then.

[topsyturvy]

ermmm do u know how to count? haha jk but u forgot eighteen haha newais i wanted to say 18..

she didn't include 18 cuz the legal voting age is 18. -_________-" newayz i think 15 is a good age cuz the kids are old and mature enough to make a responsible decision for themselves [and the country].. our class had to write a paragraph on this topic and i chose 15 yrs old i mean, what about the kids that are premature? and what about those adults that are immature? just a few votes can change law, gotta remember that.

[ComradeRed]

It should be 17, because 17 year olds are the youngest group to have lived through four elections.

[iheartsimba]

i think 15 would be a good time...

[*Kathleen*]

I don't even think fifteen would be a good time...there's plenty of idiotic fifteen year-olds running around. And the ones that would vote would have no idea what they're voting for.

[ComradeRed]

no. it would be a travesty if kids under 18 vote. because the candidates would try to work on issues that affect kids so the kids would vote for them. that would bring some attention away from more important issues. imagine a candidate getting elected because he promised no homework lol.

btw, where's 18 on the poll?

That thing ALREADY happens, only take "kids" out and put in "senior citizens".

[LatinaLady]

i think it should stay at the age it is now. the reason is becasue not many of them vote. its seems like more people voted in american idol then in the elections

[JlIaTMK]

As soon as your mature enough to understand the concepts of government, really.

[shawty_redd]

i say eighteen..thats what it is in canada

[flc]

i think age 13. we are mature enough. ps: i hate bush.

Never? Lol, what kind of nutcase would pick never? This country would no longer be a democracy then..

And, no offence, but I think younger kids are just saying they hate Bush because that's what everyone else is saying right now. I think 18 is a fine age because they actually care about what's going on more than just saying "I hate Bush" to sound involved..

[*swtcherriipie*]

I think the age should be changed to sixteen... By the time kids are sixteen, they've been exposed to politics in high school and also most likely have gotten a job. Therefore, they should be able to make such decisions as deciding on taxes and presidents that now affect them. Besides, we have such a problem with young adults voting already that perhaps by lowering the age limit, more kids will want to get involved and perhaps our country will finally begin to speak for themselves. And then EVERYONE WILL STOP COMPLAINING ABOUT OUR PRESIDENT , because they're able to have a say so.

But that's just me.

To be honest with you MOST 16 year olds dont even know how to wipe ther butt's at 16. I mean its a REALLY big responsibility choosing presidents its not something that is based on moods or surroundings. Everyone is entitled to theri opinion but i think EVERYONE should be ATLEAST 21 before voting and have a notion of what the presidents are about....

Then again thats just Me.

[*Blow_Don't_SUCK*]

I didn't vote simply because you forgot age eighteen. I think it's fine the way it is. Yes, many people are mature enough, but then again, parents have a strong influence on their children, so of course the child is going to follow in their parents' footsteps. They aren't old enough (most of the time) to truly decide. Besides, I highly doubt many of the thirteen year-olds out there would get their lazy butts out there to vote...I mean, eighteen year-olds aren't!

I agree. My brother's 18 and he didn't vote (because he had the mind of a 13-year old). And I really didn't care about elections right now at my age..so meh.

[NoSex]

I don't even think fifteen would be a good time...there's plenty of idiotic fifteen year-olds running around. And the ones that would vote would have no idea what they're voting for.

As if there aren't idiotic 18 and even 56 year olds running around?
A politician's best friend is an ignorant voter. Funny thing, most voters seem to be a politician's best friend.

Plus, the argument that a level of "stupidity" should dictate whether or not one has a right to vote is very hard to make given that we live in a democratic republic. Plus, in this context, it's just agism. I have met plenty of 15 year old who I think would be more competent voters than 18 and up, and vice versa.

[Crich323]

I voted 16 without putting alot of thought into it but now I'd say 20 or 21.
It really depends on how involved the voter is with the government.

[AngelinaTaylor]

Ok, there's a reason why the voting age isn't 13 or 14.. Most people at those ages don't really have an idea of MOST things, not to mention politics - it would be a really, really, really bad idea if people under 18 voted. I'm 17, and most people my age don't even know who Canada's prime minister is. They had NO idea we had elections just a few months ago. Hell, they don't even know what the difference between Liberal and Conservative is!

So it should not be under 18.. no.

Taylor``

[flc]

Ok, there's a reason why the voting age isn't 13 or 14.. Most people at those ages don't really have an idea of MOST things, not to mention politics

Really.

How many 13 or 14 year olds do you know are involved in what's going on? Sure, maybe a hell of a lot of 18 year olds don't know what's going either, but it's a good age to start paying attention.

[juliar]

Really.

How many 13 or 14 year olds do you know are involved in what's going on? Sure, maybe a hell of a lot of 18 year olds don't know what's going either, but it's a good age to start paying attention.

She was saying that they DON'T really know what's going on, not that they do.

[AngelinaTaylor]

Really.

How many 13 or 14 year olds do you know are involved in what's going on? Sure, maybe a hell of a lot of 18 year olds don't know what's going either, but it's a good age to start paying attention.

None.

Did you even read my post? I stand by my opinion.. it would be a stupid idea to lower the voting age. Very, very stupid.

Taylor``

[priyas]

16!!

[flc]

None.

Did you even read my post? I stand by my opinion.. it would be a stupid idea to lower the voting age. Very, very stupid.

Taylor``

Lol.

I think you and Juliar misunderstood my post.

I was agreeing with you.