Apparently Liberal Mark Holland and about 20 other MPs from all the political parties are trying to push through legislation that would drop the voting age to 16 from its current 18:
“I don’t think we give them enough credit. We’re asking them to be responsible, yet at the same time we’re sending a contradictory message, saying you’re too young to understand and you shouldn’t have a voice,” the 30-year-old MP for Ajax-Pickering said.
Deputy House Leader Mauril Belanger puts into words exactly what I thought (although perhaps more eloquently) upon reading this:
“No evidence suggests the voting age should be lowered. On the contrary, it may make youth voter turnout worse and only expand the pool of non-voters.”
I really hope this bill dies a quick death. There is absolutely no reason to lower the age of voters. Not only will it increase the pool of non-voters, but it will probably cost money to implement too. I’d rather see that money spent on getting our existing 80% of under 30 non-voters out to the polls. Heck, I’d rather see the money spent on making voting mandatory for anyone over the age of 18.
Read: CNEWS
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Unfortunately, until there’s an issue that Canadians as a whole feel strongly about, there’s not going to be a better turnout. Lowering the voting age will only cause problems. If you want my personal opinion, the voting age should be raised to 21, as many people in the 18-24 demographic who do vote typically vote for the candidate they have heard the most about, or the candidate who belongs to the party that is furthest on the "fringe." Raising the voting age would remove half that demographic and possibly we’d see an increase in voter turnout.
Mack…Mack…Mack….do you remember paying taxes when you were under 18? I’m sure you do. Remember all that money just whisked away from you? Don’t you think that if you’re paying taxes you should be able to vote and have some representation? I sure do. I think a war was started over that issue…lol…
Yes Brock, that is true, but I think I was probably the exception. Not everyone under 18 pays taxes. In any case, I’d feel better about it if 80% of those over 18 voted!
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We’re doing a debate in Government class on why we shouldn’t lower the age to 16, and you should help us out! Thanx, peace out A-town down.
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