Would giving 16-year-olds the vote improve democracy or just change the way campaigns are run?
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Are you a voter or are you the teen who demands voting rights? Many suggest that teens are too young and don't care for politics or the government. However, other people believe that 16 year olds should be given the right to vote. Their perspective is that it could affect our democracy and change our country. In my opinion I strogly suggest that giving 16 year olds the right to vote will enhance the democracy in our country. Teens are more than capable of voting and they could change our society because they are a huge portion of the population, they are aware of our politics, and they can alter laws that prevent certain groups of people from doing things.
There are millions of teens in our country. Teens that could be voting. Votes are important because it shows everyone's perspective and teens like 16 year olds aren't allowen to speak out. If all 16 year olds voted the whole population would be acknowlodged. Their words would be the topic of the day.
According to Springtide Reaserch Institute, "More than a third (35%) of young people say they view information related to politics on social media." This tells me that many teens currenlty use social media for politics. With this many 16 year olds are aware and capable of making great desicions. Adults should trust 16 year olds in the responsibility to vote based on their knowledge learned on social media platforms.
People all around the United States are from different countries that migrated. Laws should be fair to all groups of people. 16 year olds could alter unfair laws that prevent or seperate groups of people. With all of their votes, protest, and words they can change how laws are shown in the USA.
In conclusion, I believe that allowing 16 year olds to vote will improve our democracy. They are a large part of the population and will be acknolodged, they know about politics, and can change unfair laws. What about you do you think teens like 16 year olds can enhance our democracy.
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