Should the voting age be lowered to 16?

Who can vote and who can't? This question has been debated nationwide during these past years. A fundamental element in the success of a democratic society is the willingness of the people to be self-governing. In today's modern society, to say that we have a government that is for, by, and of the people does not mean that each citizen is dictatorial. It does not imply that each citizen takes the law into his or …

…is granted because if that were the case all voters would need to pass a test before voting. Youth and adults should have the same voting rights in a democratic country. Lowering the voting age will not dramatically improve the lives of youth, but I strongly believe that by giving them a real stake in their present lives that it will push them to become more involved and active citizens. <Tab/>