I am preparing my English Oral concerning the matter of whether the voting age should be lowered to 16.
I am on the side that against lowering the voting age to16.
However, there are several questions I am not sure how to answer.
1. If people who are 16 can drive, why not to vote?
2. If people who are 16 can have death sentence, why not to vote?
3. Some people claim that lowering the voting age can raise teenagers' interest in politics. If so, why not lower the voting age?
2007-02-13 00:13:06 · 11 answers · asked by T.C. 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Elections
1. Driving and voting are two inherently different activities with distinctly different paths. Learning to drive is a mechanical skill requiring less understanding of human nature and the far-reaching potential of electing someone to a position of influence and authority.
2. Being eligible for the death sentence at 16 is meant to serve as a deterrent and as a final solution for the most reprehensible of crimes. Being eligible to drive at 16 merely recognizes the development of motor skills and good reflexes.
3. Lowering the voting age to 16 will only allow more people who haven't the maturity and rationale based on learned experience to vote. Prudent rationale would be overcome by youthful passions and short-sightedness.
Good luck with your presentation. Trust your instincts. You'll do just fine.
2007-02-13 00:30:06 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I agree with both respondents so far. the average 16 year old isn't interested enough, or informed enough, or doesn't care enough to make a good decision. there are too many ADULTS right now in that boat!
and if anything, I'd be all for raising the driving age to 18 before we lowered the voting age to 16...granted, i think raising the driving age presents a whole new set of problems, and shifts the problems up an age bracket is all...but thats another discussion. don't lower the voting age.
2007-02-13 00:22:38 · answer #2 · answered by jmaximus12 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No, I believe the voting age has already been lowered once from 21 to 18. A 16 year old has other priorities and is not mature enough to make decisions that affect the entire nation & the world. However, schools can and should do their part to increase their interest and awarness in politics by class discussions and courses in political science and thus prepare them for the time when they are old enough.
2007-02-13 00:48:47 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think it should be left at 18. Although your points are valid, lowering the voting age would essentially make a 16 year old an adult legally, and that's too young. I don't think a 16 year old should be able to get a driver's license...strengthened more now that my husband has been in two major car accidents in two years both times not his fault, both times hit by a teenage driver!!! A 16 year old may be intelligent enough for these things, but they are not mature enough to earn the right to vote.
2007-02-13 00:24:03 · answer #4 · answered by auntcookie84 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Driving is a privilege.the death sentence thing is just a form of punishment.16 year olds are not mature enough and probably are not very clear about politics.anyway,it's just a 2 year difference between 18 and 16.What's wrong with waiting another 2 years?anyway,your government should get more people to vote,that's the answer.
2007-02-13 01:11:05 · answer #5 · answered by aMUSEd 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, No, No. I was around when the voting age was lowered from 21 to 18 and that was fine, but most teens, and that did include me once, do not have a clue about politics. They vote with the most popular person and that is it.
2016-05-24 04:57:03 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no they should not. You should at least finish school before being allowed to vote. just becuase some people at 16 are tried as adults in court just goes to show their ignorance and is not a reason to vote. when you are 18 you are an adult and you can join the military so it just makes sense. Also driving is no valid reason to vote cause most kids are lousy drivers too!
Personally I think you should have to score a certain level on an IQ test to be eligable to vote.
2007-02-13 00:21:08 · answer #7 · answered by Elvis 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'm 17, and even I don't think 16-year-olds should be allowed to vote. Though I consider myself "aware" of what's happening in the political world, a large majority of people my age are very idealistic and naive when it comes to politics. 18, in my opinion, is the perfect age for suffrage.
2007-02-13 05:58:14 · answer #8 · answered by andyman531 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because the majority of 16-year-olds don't know or care enough about politics to make an informed vote.
2007-02-13 00:17:53 · answer #9 · answered by Elle 6 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Driving is a privilege not a right
people who are old enough to break law doesn't mean they should vote
teenagers are interested in politics now, even kids. and they can influence voting by demonstrations
2007-02-13 00:20:17 · answer #10 · answered by No I Dont Like You 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋