Would giving 16-year-olds the vote improve democracy or just change the way campaigns are run?
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Voting is a fun experience but when it comes to world votes you have to be careful and the government is deciding to let 16 year olds vote and I don’t agree with that here are my reasons.
My first opinion is I think that 16 year olds will change the way campaigns are run because the 16 year olds are still developing and their brains are still learning so if they start voting games someone might swear and start an argument then the 16 year olds may start swearing because of what they see online. My opinion is they shouldn’t be involved until they’re much older so their brains have fully developed and ready for challenges and not get involved in arguments or swearing contents.
My second opinion is that, They are still in college and inevitably changes campaigns dynamics, as parties must adapt to research, a younger, school based demographic as they are young and haven’t finished college so they will have many things on their minds and then could have a melt down or a shut down which then could get serious and start going into concussion and are in to much stress.
Some results shared say: Lowering the voting age to 16 widely seen by proponents as a way to improve democracy be fostering life long civic habits and increasing long term participation. Some countries like Australia, Scotland and Wales suggest that enfranchising 16 year olds can strengthen democratic institutions through several mechanisms. In conclusion 16 year olds should not be allowed to vote as it will be too much for them and they are still developing so will not be familiar with what is going on.
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