If all ages are influenced by misinformation, should there be any age limits on voting?
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Hello, topical talk!
I think that there should be a limit of age 18 and people under that age shoudn't be able to vote. Wonder why I think this? Let's dive in!
I think this because I believe that most information given to teenagers is based on biased information from parents and carers. For example, their parents may think that the Labour party is better, and their whole family also believes in that, so the poor teenager is forced to elect the person who their parent's want.
Another reason is that their older friends may think that the Conservative party is better than the Labour party and force the person to do that, but their parents and family may think that the Labour party is better than the Conservative party and force the teenager to do that. So, in other words, I think it is putting too much pressure on the poor person so that they should either surrender their friendship or their family relationship.
But, on the other hand, it might teach the person to have some responsibility. But, why don't we just give them errands to do rather than make them vote? I just think that it is giving too much responsibility. But, 18 year olds are mature enough to understand what happens in the world and who to vote for.
So, in conclusion, I think that the age should be increased to 18.
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