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A Missouri lawmaker is trying to lower the state voting age to 16.
Democratic Rep. Karla May of St. Louis this week filed a joint resolution to amend the state constitution to reduce the legal age to vote from 18 years old.
If passed by both the state House and Senate, the measure would go to a public vote.
Missouri is one of only a few states that have attempted to lower the voting age to 16.
Similar measures failed in Hawaii and Arizona.
Lower Voting Age to 16
originally posted by: xuenchen
originally posted by: amazing
hmmm Of course they'll vote Democrat, but...Why aren't the Republicans going after more younger voters though?
Good question.
I don't know why.
originally posted by: xuenchen
originally posted by: amazing
hmmm Of course they'll vote Democrat, but...Why aren't the Republicans going after more younger voters though?
Good question.
I don't know why.
originally posted by: amazing
originally posted by: xuenchen
originally posted by: amazing
hmmm Of course they'll vote Democrat, but...Why aren't the Republicans going after more younger voters though?
Good question.
I don't know why.
Don't you think that's a big problem? I know we have different political opinions on most stuff, but on this we can agree. Young people watch John Stewart not Sean Hannity. That's an over simplification but I think it highlights the problem for Republicans.
a reply to: Grimpachi
If mental stability is an issue how does everyone feel about those afflicted with dementia or alzheimer's being able to vote. It is legal for them you certainly can't say they will make good informed decisions.
originally posted by: xuenchen
a reply to: Grimpachi
If mental stability is an issue how does everyone feel about those afflicted with dementia or alzheimer's being able to vote. It is legal for them you certainly can't say they will make good informed decisions.
The better part would be to screen the candidates for mental stability.
originally posted by: xuenchen
a reply to: Grimpachi
If mental stability is an issue how does everyone feel about those afflicted with dementia or alzheimer's being able to vote. It is legal for them you certainly can't say they will make good informed decisions.
The better part would be to screen the candidates for mental stability.
They would vote the same as their friends and teachers would be able to take advantage of their age and would press politics even more into the classroom.