I think allowing kids the ability to vote is a great idea, but it should be qualified in ways other than just age. Why not give them a half vote if they pay any significant income taxes, and a full vote if they drive? Aside from entering the military and being able to legally drink, what is the difference between a responsible, tax paying, driving 16 year old and an 18 year old who votes? I cannot see a meaningful one. Are kids fickle? Probably. Are they irresponsible voters? Probably some of them. That doesn't make them any different than most adult voters.
230 years ago a handful of us got bent out of shape over, among other things, being taxed without any represetation. I don't see how this is any different of an issue. Perhaps our public schooling problems wouldn't be as dire as they are if we would allow students the ability to vote.
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