Until they have lived in the real world instead of the insulated college campus, they can vote.
2007-06-25 15:40:47 · 35 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
Because there was a time in America where 21-year-olds had maturity, values and common sense.
Today, thanks to the public education system, television, and "Baby Boomer" parents, that is rarely the case.
2007-06-25 15:43:35 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Read the Constitution. In the early years of our country when a man turned eighteen he was already experienced in the world. Today people have more leisure time before they really experience life's challenges. In order to change this one would have to petition for a bill in Congress if it is accepted as a bill than it needs to be debated on and get 2/3 of the House and 2/3 of the Senate and the Presidents stamp. then it is sent to the States. If 2/3 of the States agree then the constitution can be changed to not allow 18 to 21 year old to vote.
2007-06-25 15:52:44 · answer #2 · answered by bummer101467 <2HeartKnight> 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am soon to be 19 years old. I do live in the real world and not on some college campus. I am aware of the world and issues surrounding my home. I don't live at home with mommy and daddy and I do have a full time job, so taking away my freedom to vote due to your stereotypes is unfair. I know who I am voting for next year and why I am voting for that person. I know that I am not answering your question, but I am extremely offended by the question itself. I am intelligent enough to understand the world around me and I think it's people like you who shouldn't be able to vote due to you having such a one sided brain. 99% guess that you're a republican.
2007-06-25 15:46:52 · answer #3 · answered by Not_Quite_good_enough 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think you're on the right track here, but let's expand on it. The truth is about 80% of the voting public is ignorant about what or who they are voting for. Most people just go by what their favorie newscaster says, or perhaps their best friend, Uncle Harry, etc. You get the idea. I think voter registration should include a basic civics test along with it. Is it so much to ask that people be required to understand the process they are participating in? Contrary to the conventional wisdom, it IS NOT always better to vote than to not vote. It's not even just about age. Educate yourselves, people, and you're votes will go much further than they are now.
2007-06-25 15:47:17 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because they are the ones volunteering for the army, marines etc. and have a right to vote for the person who will be/wont be sending them to war. And not all 18-21 year olds don't know what they're talking about...the ones who don't care, don't vote. The ones that care about our country do vote. Thats all that matters I think.
2007-06-25 15:45:31 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I was working when I was out of school. I would have been 17 or 18. So no I was not being being protected by a college campus. What about 30 year olds who've lived with mother their whole life and never done a load of laundry themself!? Should they be able to vote.
I dont even know why I answered this question, you my friend, are the uneducated one.
2007-06-25 15:45:04 · answer #6 · answered by Miss*Blue 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Certanly in this country there are alot kids with out any idea of what is going on but the question should be what are we doing to young people (18-21 yo) should be interested and involve on these kinda things
2007-06-25 15:51:02 · answer #7 · answered by ped 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some 18-21 year olds act more mature and are more intelligent than people much older. Don't you ever watch cops? Should the people on there have more right to vote?
2007-06-25 15:43:41 · answer #8 · answered by Mickey Mouse Spears 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
If thats the case then why do 18-21 year olds have to fight for their country and get tortured, shot at and killed?As far as them living in the real world, where do you think they live? You were given the chance to live, grow older, and grow up, so what makes you think that they don't deserve the same thing?
2007-06-25 15:44:48 · answer #9 · answered by hotmama 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
But its ok yo let them go to war and die for your right to vote? At 18 they are considered adults. At 18 they can enlist or be drafted to serve their country. Why shouldn't they be allowed to vote on issues or people that govern what they do? In case you haven't noticed women can vote too.
2007-06-25 15:44:13 · answer #10 · answered by uphill climb 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well, Legally, they are adults. With adulthood comes certain rights that children do not have. Unfortunately, many young people just don't care about politics and don't see how voting directly relates to them.
Its a shame, when you consider how important your right to vote is.
2007-06-25 15:44:35 · answer #11 · answered by kimison_au 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋