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minus-squarethemeatbridge@lemmy.worldlinkfedilinkarrow-up6arrow-down3·2 years agoYep. I’d say 12 is a good age to start, because most will be able to read and understand government.
minus-squaregolli@lemm.eelinkfedilinkarrow-up1·2 years ago because most will be able to read and understand government People with dementia and other mental illnesses don’t lose their voting rights, neither is it coupled to IQ. And imo with good reason. So I am actually not sure why we are applying this hurdle to children to begin with, when we aren’t doing it in other situations.
minus-squarethemeatbridge@lemmy.worldlinkfedilinkarrow-up0·2 years agoWhy not? Have you talked to a twelve year old recently?
minus-squareKusimulkku@lemm.eelinkfedilinkarrow-up0·2 years agoI have and that’s exactly why. I have also been one.
minus-squarethemeatbridge@lemmy.worldlinkfedilinkarrow-up1·2 years agoThe best argument against democracy is a five minute conversation with the average voter. Is a 12 year old actually worse in any way?
Yep. I’d say 12 is a good age to start, because most will be able to read and understand government.
People with dementia and other mental illnesses don’t lose their voting rights, neither is it coupled to IQ. And imo with good reason.
So I am actually not sure why we are applying this hurdle to children to begin with, when we aren’t doing it in other situations.
12 year olds voting, Jesus Christ
Why not? Have you talked to a twelve year old recently?
I have and that’s exactly why. I have also been one.
The best argument against democracy is a five minute conversation with the average voter. Is a 12 year old actually worse in any way?