Democrats push to amend Constitution so 16-year-olds can vote

[bripat9643]

I don’t agree. You can marry at 18, work as an adult at 18, join the military at 18 and if we ever re-instituted the draft, be drafted. Irregardless of actively being in the military, 18 is reasonable.

But you're still a dumbass who doesn't know his ass from a hole in the ground.

 

[beautress]

Democrats push to amend Constitution so 16-year-olds can vote

More than a dozen House Democrats this week proposed an amendment to the Constitution to allow 16-year-olds to vote in an apparent attempt to make it easier to enact left-leaning policies like gun control and pro-environmental measures.

Democratic Rep. Grace Meng of New York introduced a resolution that would do away with the 26th Amendment to the Constitution, which allows U.S. citizens to vote if they are at least 18 years of age. The resolution would replace that with new language that says: "The right of citizens of the United States, who are sixteen years of age or older, to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of age."

Meng hadn’t released a statement on her proposal by early Thursday afternoon. But she released a statement in the last Congress, indicating a belief that lowering the voting age by amending the Constitution would let younger people have a say on many of the positions supported by Democrats.

"Our young people, including 16- and 17-year-olds, continue to fight and advocate for so many issues that they are passionate about from gun safety to the climate crisis," she said. "They have been tremendously engaged on policies affecting their lives and their futures."

When Democrats were in charge of the last Congress, they did nothing to advance Meng’s proposal. But groups that supported the idea of a lower voting age also indicated they like the idea because it will help advance left-leaning causes.

How about 27 instead? I mean if they can stay on their parent's insurance till 26 then they are not mature enough to vote.

That said I'm surprised it's not lower considering the left thinks a 4-year old can make a life changing decision on their gender.

I don't think that's right. 16 year olds today want childhood to go on, and many of them have a saying "I don't want to grow up!"
That's why, since childhood seemingly is being extended beyond 18 years of age, instead of allowing people to vote at 18, that's too much immaturity and children are not well-formed about adult decision-making. Perhaps it would be smarter to extend the years before being allowed to vote to age 21.

 

[beautress]

I don’t agree. You can marry at 18, work as an adult at 18, join the military at 18 and if we ever re-instituted the draft, be drafted. Irregardless of actively being in the military, 18 is reasonable.

Thanks for adding that information in, and voting by age 18 sounds far more reasonable than pushing the responsibilities of voting on developing children who are easy to mislead.

 

[Coyote]

But you're still a dumbass who doesn't know his ass from a hole in the ground.

Dumbasses of all ages and ideologies vote

 

[bripat9643]

Dumbasses of all ages and ideologies vote

So you believe a 35 year old is just as naïve and gullible as an 18 year old?

 

[Coyote]

So you believe a 35 year old is just as naïve and gullible as an 18 year old?

Think about it.

 

[bripat9643]

Think about it.

You're the one who needs to think about it.

 

[Tommy Tainant]

16 year olds can vote in Wa;es. The sky hasnt caved in yet. Cons hate it because the kids arent rancid enough to vote con.

 

[bripat9643]

16 year olds can vote in Wa;es. The sky hasnt caved in yet. Cons hate it because the kids arent rancid enough to vote con.

The sky may not have fallen but the UK is circling the drain.

 

[Tommy Tainant]

The sky may not have fallen but the UK is circling the drain.

It certainly is. But Wales is a ray of democratic sunshine. You would deny the vote to black folk and women if you could.
Then you riot if you lose an election.
We have no lessons to learn from the crazy american right.

 

[bripat9643]

It certainly is. But Wales is a ray of democratic sunshine. You would deny the vote to black folk and women if you could.
Then you riot if you lose an election.
We have no lessons to learn from the crazy american right.

How is Wales a ray of democratic sunshine? What legislative marvels have they produced?

 

[Viktor]

Democrats push to amend Constitution so 16-year-olds can vote

More than a dozen House Democrats this week proposed an amendment to the Constitution to allow 16-year-olds to vote in an apparent attempt to make it easier to enact left-leaning policies like gun control and pro-environmental measures.

Democratic Rep. Grace Meng of New York introduced a resolution that would do away with the 26th Amendment to the Constitution, which allows U.S. citizens to vote if they are at least 18 years of age. The resolution would replace that with new language that says: "The right of citizens of the United States, who are sixteen years of age or older, to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of age."

Meng hadn’t released a statement on her proposal by early Thursday afternoon. But she released a statement in the last Congress, indicating a belief that lowering the voting age by amending the Constitution would let younger people have a say on many of the positions supported by Democrats.

"Our young people, including 16- and 17-year-olds, continue to fight and advocate for so many issues that they are passionate about from gun safety to the climate crisis," she said. "They have been tremendously engaged on policies affecting their lives and their futures."

When Democrats were in charge of the last Congress, they did nothing to advance Meng’s proposal. But groups that supported the idea of a lower voting age also indicated they like the idea because it will help advance left-leaning causes.

How about 27 instead? I mean if they can stay on their parent's insurance till 26 then they are not mature enough to vote.

That said I'm surprised it's not lower considering the left thinks a 4-year old can make a life changing decision on their gender.

If the voting requirement was an IQ of at least 80, none of the Democrats in Congress could vote.

 

[ralfy]

 

[OKTexas]

Democrats push to amend Constitution so 16-year-olds can vote

More than a dozen House Democrats this week proposed an amendment to the Constitution to allow 16-year-olds to vote in an apparent attempt to make it easier to enact left-leaning policies like gun control and pro-environmental measures.

Democratic Rep. Grace Meng of New York introduced a resolution that would do away with the 26th Amendment to the Constitution, which allows U.S. citizens to vote if they are at least 18 years of age. The resolution would replace that with new language that says: "The right of citizens of the United States, who are sixteen years of age or older, to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of age."

Meng hadn’t released a statement on her proposal by early Thursday afternoon. But she released a statement in the last Congress, indicating a belief that lowering the voting age by amending the Constitution would let younger people have a say on many of the positions supported by Democrats.

"Our young people, including 16- and 17-year-olds, continue to fight and advocate for so many issues that they are passionate about from gun safety to the climate crisis," she said. "They have been tremendously engaged on policies affecting their lives and their futures."

When Democrats were in charge of the last Congress, they did nothing to advance Meng’s proposal. But groups that supported the idea of a lower voting age also indicated they like the idea because it will help advance left-leaning causes.

How about 27 instead? I mean if they can stay on their parent's insurance till 26 then they are not mature enough to vote.

That said I'm surprised it's not lower considering the left thinks a 4-year old can make a life changing decision on their gender.

Yeah, that will never happen, they don't have the votes in congress and the required number of States would never ratify it.

.

 

[OKTexas]

No wonder the commies want those IDIOTS to vote, they'll believe anything they're told. That one IDIOT claimed to have finished college and couldn't say how many minutes in a hour. The fucking teachers unions should be PROUD!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ROFLMFAO

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[Resnic]

Democrats push to amend Constitution so 16-year-olds can vote

More than a dozen House Democrats this week proposed an amendment to the Constitution to allow 16-year-olds to vote in an apparent attempt to make it easier to enact left-leaning policies like gun control and pro-environmental measures.

Democratic Rep. Grace Meng of New York introduced a resolution that would do away with the 26th Amendment to the Constitution, which allows U.S. citizens to vote if they are at least 18 years of age. The resolution would replace that with new language that says: "The right of citizens of the United States, who are sixteen years of age or older, to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of age."

Meng hadn’t released a statement on her proposal by early Thursday afternoon. But she released a statement in the last Congress, indicating a belief that lowering the voting age by amending the Constitution would let younger people have a say on many of the positions supported by Democrats.

"Our young people, including 16- and 17-year-olds, continue to fight and advocate for so many issues that they are passionate about from gun safety to the climate crisis," she said. "They have been tremendously engaged on policies affecting their lives and their futures."

When Democrats were in charge of the last Congress, they did nothing to advance Meng’s proposal. But groups that supported the idea of a lower voting age also indicated they like the idea because it will help advance left-leaning causes.

How about 27 instead? I mean if they can stay on their parent's insurance till 26 then they are not mature enough to vote.

That said I'm surprised it's not lower considering the left thinks a 4-year old can make a life changing decision on their gender.

Of course they want young voters. Young voters think, believe and behave off of emotion. They aren't old enough to make decisions based on experience, knowledge and maturity.

All they know is what they learn from social media. It makes them perfect targets for democrats.

And to make matters even worse is kids today are on the whole behind where they should be as far as maturity. Today's 16 year olds have the same intelligence and maturity as a 12 year old from 15 years ago. I'd say most of today's 21 year olds are equal to a 16 year old from 20 years ago.


In today's society you shouldn't be voting till your 25 and honestly, I wish people under the age of 30 couldn't vote unless they owned the residence of where they reside.

This is all just a scam to try and get more votes for their party. They care nothing about anyone unless they need them.

 

[CowboyTed]

Agreed but it shouldn't even be an issue.
The fact that anyone in public office even thinks this is a good idea is frightening.

16 is the voting age in a good few European countries...

They have more skin in the game and want to see long term solutions... Climate Change for obvious reasons is a major concern for them..

 

[Ropey]

Democrats push to amend Constitution so 16-year-olds can vote

More than a dozen House Democrats this week proposed an amendment to the Constitution to allow 16-year-olds to vote in an apparent attempt to make it easier to enact left-leaning policies like gun control and pro-environmental measures.

Democratic Rep. Grace Meng of New York introduced a resolution that would do away with the 26th Amendment to the Constitution, which allows U.S. citizens to vote if they are at least 18 years of age. The resolution would replace that with new language that says: "The right of citizens of the United States, who are sixteen years of age or older, to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of age."

Meng hadn’t released a statement on her proposal by early Thursday afternoon. But she released a statement in the last Congress, indicating a belief that lowering the voting age by amending the Constitution would let younger people have a say on many of the positions supported by Democrats.

"Our young people, including 16- and 17-year-olds, continue to fight and advocate for so many issues that they are passionate about from gun safety to the climate crisis," she said. "They have been tremendously engaged on policies affecting their lives and their futures."

When Democrats were in charge of the last Congress, they did nothing to advance Meng’s proposal. But groups that supported the idea of a lower voting age also indicated they like the idea because it will help advance left-leaning causes.

How about 27 instead? I mean if they can stay on their parent's insurance till 26 then they are not mature enough to vote.

That said I'm surprised it's not lower considering the left thinks a 4-year old can make a life changing decision on their gender.

America deserves 100% of that which it allows.

So did Rome, Russia, Germany, China, Cambodia, etc....

 

[tahuyaman]

Democrats push to amend Constitution so 16-year-olds can vote​

Won’t happen nor should it happen.

 

[ralfy]

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