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Originally Posted by Guest
It is my opinion that 17 year olds should not be able to vote. I understand it works the same for either party etc. Why not make it 16 years of age then, what difference does it make. They have a drivers license and I'm guessing they have to declare their political preference at that age as well. Laws of adult age for drinking, per say, have been established for a reason and it's based on when we think a child has to potential to make the right decision.
I believe the age for voting was originally established for the same reason.
Can you imagine a child lawfully drinking at 17. The establishments, in my opinion have overstepped their obligation to do the will of the people. That' why this voting question, I believe, like the drinking age should be put before the people to decide whether or not a child should be able to vote in the Presidential Primary.
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I am going to type very slowly so you can understand the law. I will not bother with explaining about how we have legislatures to enact laws, executives to sign and enforce, and judges to interpret for another day. But we don't put every issue before the voter in part because some voters don't read or understand apparently.
The law in Ohio and elsewhere is very specific. Pay attention. If you are going to be 18 (Eighteen) on the day of the general election in November, then in that case you may also vote in a primary to select which candidates will appear for your party on that ballot. Not all 17 year olds can vote in the primary, only those who will be 18 by election day. So your rant about 16 year olds is God awful stupid isn't it?