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 @B2RW9V2New Democraticfrom British Columbia  answered…2mos2MO

Yes, but they need to pass a test making sure they understand basic politics as a requirement to vote.

 @8X5P58Rfrom British Columbia  answered…3yrs3Y

The voting aged should be lowered but not at the young end, older people (80+) should no longer be able to vote

 @8VJ3DNTfrom British Columbia  answered…4yrs4Y

 @8HMYMSPfrom British Columbia  answered…5yrs5Y

 @8F89P6Nfrom British Columbia  answered…5yrs5Y

Yes, i think that if the citizen is mature enough then they should be able to vote

 @9BK2RQ6from British Columbia  answered…2yrs2Y

No, I think we're at a good age for Canadians to vote in 18, as they are just out of school and potentially pursuing college, university or even a vocational/trade school, and they have been educated about these issues, and are beginning to form, or have formed their own opinions. It also makes sense, as we begin to trust that they can handle things around 18 for other decisions. Anything younger than that, I feel would be taking advantage of younger voters, as kids make stupid decisions.

 @96Z72XKfrom British Columbia  answered…2yrs2Y

Teenagers are clueless about the world and consequences. An age group notorious for being easily influenced should not even be listened to or considered.

 @95K5YQGfrom British Columbia  answered…3yrs3Y

I think there's an argument to be made that because younger people are learning about different things, it would be a great way to get them involved with the democratic system and learn about different candidates and what they stand for/against. But at the same time, we do run the risk of politicians manipulating young, vulnerable people into voting for them because they're not smart enough. Overall, that also happens with adults as well, so we can't really say we have the high ground like Obi-Wan said to Anakin, so we should be open to it.

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