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drop voting age to 16 (by voting, teens get to make choices that impact…
drop voting age to 16
by voting, teens get to make choices that impact their own futures
They are completely capable of engaging in politics and the democratic system
Participation in free elections is a fundamental human right
16 year olds are ready to participate in democracy
There are over 1.5 million 16 and 17 year olds in the UK denied the vote.
letting them vote could have a massive impact on society
it will positively impact their futures
they will be able to have the future
they
want
engage teens through school setting
85% of secondary schools have school councils.
inspire them to think about future
educate on possibilities
encourage teens to be more mature
there are 600 elected Members of Youth Parliament
examples of other countries where 16 year olds can vote
Argentina, Austria, Brazil, Cuba, Ecuador, Nicaragua and the Isle of Man, Jersey and Guernsey
it is good in these countries and helps teens become more responsible
at 16 in the uk you can get married
at 16 you can consent to sexual relationships
at 16 you can join the armed forces
become a director of a company
being able to vote helps teens learn about responsibility
at 16 you can become a member of a trade union
leave school and enter work or training
if you can do all this at 16 why cant you vote?