- Mar 9, 2011
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Young people these days are showing the highest level of immaturity than any previous generation. In previous times, children would become adults at the age of 18 or even earlier. Previous generations were full of young men who would lie about their age in order to enlist in the military and risk their lives while fighting wars in foreign lands. It also wasn't uncommon to see people getting married and starting families at those ages.
Since those times the societal norms have changed dramatically, and this is not the same country than it was then. Many younger people don't even leave the care of their fathers and mothers until they reach their mid 20's, or even later. Even health care laws allow them to depend on their parents to provide healthcare up to the age of 26.
I think it's time that we repeal the 26th amendment. We are hearing many suggestions that 18 is too young of an age to own a firearm. So why is it not too young to vote?
Since those times the societal norms have changed dramatically, and this is not the same country than it was then. Many younger people don't even leave the care of their fathers and mothers until they reach their mid 20's, or even later. Even health care laws allow them to depend on their parents to provide healthcare up to the age of 26.
I think it's time that we repeal the 26th amendment. We are hearing many suggestions that 18 is too young of an age to own a firearm. So why is it not too young to vote?