Should the voting age go back to 21yrs old (Page 4): Sorry, I disagree. It's our job as parents to instill civic pride and responsibility into our children, which should grow into love...

Iamdjchrys Loc: Decatur, Texas

EileenForward wrote:

I dont know about any of you but I truly feel that along with any who are NOT LEGAL USA CITIZENS, that 18yr olds should NOT BE ALLOWED TO VOTE.
Seems to me at 18yrs old, most cant even figure out how to cook, wash, pay bills, without the assistance of mom & dad. They are still wet behind the ears and the last people to make a somewhat intelligent decision in choosing candidates to run for office.
Whats your opinion?

Sorry, I disagree. It's our job as parents to instill civic pride and responsibility into our children, which should grow into love and respect for their state and for the country. My kids are proud and capable young adults, with keen minds, and they both vote. As they were growing up, while i did keep things to what I consider age-appropriate, I also encouraged them to be creative, independent thinkers. I'm no angel, and I'm certainly far from perfect, but I think I did a pretty damn good job, and neither young woman is wet behind the ears! Good thread, though. Maybe between 18-21 they should have some demonstrative knowledge of the U.S. Constitution, American History (not whitewashed), and general civic procedure. They should be able to absorb, digest, and intelligently discuss the key issues of the day. In other words, learn American History, basic civics and debate like I was taught in Junior High and High School (with some cultural exposure due to the various diverse places where I grew up). If they pass, they get to vote.

Iamdjchrys Loc: Decatur, Texas

badbobby wrote:

they are old enough to fight for their country(and some times give up an arm or a leg,and even sometimes die)
I guess they are old enough to vote

old marine Loc: America home of the brave

jimpack123 wrote:

I agree but also should not be able to serve in the military either if you have to be 21 to buy a adult beverage then you are not old enough to be killed defending this country either

If a person is of age and wants to serve their country and can make it through boot camp they are adults.

The military weeds out the weak and undesirables and should not be given the privilege of voters until they prove worthy of that privilege.

old marine Loc: America home of the brave

bggamers wrote:

YES YES YES these 18 yr old kids should not vote or drink these have a lot of responsibilitys attached that they are not mature enough for

And fourteen year old children should not be getting pregnant and demanding abortions but they do.

It's damn if you do, and damn of you don't.

old marine Loc: America home of the brave

Iamdjchrys wrote:

Sorry, I disagree. It's our job as parents to ins... (show quote)

Finally a voice of wisdom speaking.

Super Dave Loc: Realville, USA

EileenForward wrote:

I dont know about any of you but I truly feel that along with any who are NOT LEGAL USA CITIZENS, that 18yr olds should NOT BE ALLOWED TO VOTE.
Seems to me at 18yrs old, most cant even figure out how to cook, wash, pay bills, without the assistance of mom & dad. They are still wet behind the ears and the last people to make a somewhat intelligent decision in choosing candidates to run for office.
Whats your opinion?

Unfortunately, that's not going to happen.

In Utopiaville people would be informed and honest and would not be voting out a childish greed to get other people's money. In Utopiaville voters would be voting for a fair opportunity.

I live in realville.

bggamers Loc: georgia

EconomistDon wrote:

Why is lp an idiot? Teenagers were going to Viet Nam an dying, yet they weren't allowed to vote against the war mongers who sent them there. How is that fair? We fixed that problem, now leave it alone.

The military teaches them THEIR way and to be responsible but they dont have a lot of time to delve into politics plus they are never in the same place in the military. These kids not in the military are still playing on there bikes going to their part time jobs living with mom and dad and thinking of college and girls and how do I get rid of these pimples .Believe me I raised 3 boys on my own.At 18 their brains are still down between their legs. sorry to be crud but its honest

pafret Loc: Northeast

Iamdjchrys wrote:

Sorry, I disagree. It's our job as parents to ins... (show quote)

You are making my case for competent voters. We have had far to much of "I'm voting Democrat because my granddaddy was Democrat, my daddy was Democrat and I'm Democrat." Whichever party is the luck of the draw becomes the definitive reason for a vote, not who will be best for the nation.

slatten49 Loc: Lake Whitney, Texas

badbobby wrote:

they are old enough to fight for their country(and some times give up an arm or a leg,and even sometimes die)
I guess they are old enough to vote

Good for you, BB. I wholeheartedly agree.

slatten49 Loc: Lake Whitney, Texas

EconomistDon wrote:

Why is lp an idiot? Teenagers were going to Viet Nam an dying, yet they weren't allowed to vote against the war mongers who sent them there. How is that fair? We fixed that problem, now leave it alone.

I agree with your sentiments. As a teenager in Viet Nam, I never quite understood how one could serve...yet, be unable to vote.

slatten49 Loc: Lake Whitney, Texas

PeterS wrote:

First, welcome to the board. Always nice to have a... (show quote)

Some valid and excellent points.

thinksense

After reading this nonsense I again see why we have the kind of Govt. we deserve.

What the hell has age or being in the service got to do with researching the candidates and deciding, they are all crooks, as they are, and deciding to vote for "None of the Above.

You suckers are being played with your so important "voting rights", pretending that YOU have any real say in who runs this country. And you are so out of it that you will hate me for it pointing out.

GET THIS....THE VOTE IS IMPORTANT TO THE GOVT. BECAUSE AS LONG AS YOU BELIEVE THAT YOU CAN GET RID OF THE BSTRDS BY VOTING, YOU WON'T REVOLT.

Everything else about voting is nonsense.

Think about it.

rational1

I wrote that, of course that would mean the other restrictions, in effect at that time, NO Women voters, Only Whites. Is that what you want?

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Iamdjchrys Loc: Decatur, Texas

pafret wrote:

You are making my case for competent voters. We have had far to much of "I'm voting Democrat because my granddaddy was Democrat, my daddy was Democrat and I'm Democrat." Whichever party is the luck of the draw becomes the definitive reason for a vote, not who will be best for the nation.

And any way you look it, that's pathetic!