Should Teens Have the Right to Vote
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Topic: Should Teens Have the Right to Vote?
I believe that the sooner we engage our young men and women in the voting process the better citizens we will produce. The United States Goverment requires 16 years olds to pay taxes when they work. Shouldn't these same taxpayers have a right to vote where and how there money is spent?
Regarding one of the biggest tax issues that are country faces is: Education. 16 year-olds are much more effected by the outcome of the issues surrounding education than perhaps anyone else in the country. Shouldn't they have a voice regarding these issues?
Regarding the amount of money that is spent (or not spent) on the safety and viability of our environment, 16 year-olds have a greater stake in the outcome than 21-91 year olds, since one they will be around longer and will see the results of misguided policies more than anyone else plus who in our nation has more stamina and hands-on understanding of our nation's beautiful lands (or destroyed lands depending on where you look). Not to mention that more 16 year olds live in there place of origin than any other age group.
Last argument regarding eligibility of 16 year olds. Do not many 16 year olds get tried and convicted in our judicial system. And if we have decided that 16 is adult enough to stand trial then shouldn't 16 be old enough to vote?
The government agrees in theory that 16 year olds are presumed to have enough knowledge to vote. The voting rights act of 1965 states that anyone with a 6th grade education is presumed to have the "literacy, comprehension, and intelligence to vote in any election." 42 U.S.C. 1971 (c). Shouldn't 16 year-olds be given the option to step-up to vote. Even if it inspires some to become even more literate and educated so that they can cast a ballot that supports there positions.
Topic: Should Teens Have the Right to Vote?
I believe that the sooner we engage our young men and women in the voting process the better citizens we will produce. The United States Goverment requires 16 years olds to pay taxes when they work. Shouldn't these same taxpayers have a right to vote where and how there money is spent?
Regarding one of the biggest tax issues that are country faces is: Education. 16 year-olds are much more effected by the outcome of the issues surrounding education than perhaps anyone else in the country. Shouldn't they have a voice regarding these issues?
Regarding the amount of money that is spent (or not spent) on the safety and viability of our environment, 16 year-olds have a greater stake in the outcome than 21-91 year olds, since one they will be around longer and will see the results of misguided policies more than anyone else plus who in our nation has more stamina and hands-on understanding of our nation's beautiful lands (or destroyed lands depending on where you look). Not to mention that more 16 year olds live in there place of origin than any other age group.
Last argument regarding eligibility of 16 year olds. Do not many 16 year olds get tried and convicted in our judicial system. And if we have decided that 16 is adult enough to stand trial then shouldn't 16 be old enough to vote?
The government agrees in theory that 16 year olds are presumed to have enough knowledge to vote. The voting rights act of 1965 states that anyone with a 6th grade education is presumed to have the "literacy, comprehension, and intelligence to vote in any election." 42 U.S.C. 1971 (c). Shouldn't 16 year-olds be given the option to step-up to vote. Even if it inspires some to become even more literate and educated so that they can cast a ballot that supports there positions.
posted by darwineyesd at
2:09 PM
4 Comments:
I agree with your opinion that teens should also go for a vote as they have more knowledge. They have fresh mind and encouraging ideas that helps the country to grow high. Teens are the future of country and many teens choose the path of destructive life like alcohol and drug abuse and so on. Summer camps for teens , boarding schools, residential treatment centers and many other programs are running successfully for such teens to help them.
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Yes I agree with this site that there should be voting opportunity for troubled teens because they are also a part of the country, they have right to vote. There are many schools that provides various beneficial struggling teens programs to make them able to do something for the country.
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This is ok with young generation that they have the right to vote. Generally youngsters know the condition of society, country. So in my opinion they should have the right to vote. Their fresh and motivating ideas can become helpful for country to grow.
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