MV Viewer 2022-23 Issue 2

Should the voting age be lowered?

18 is just right - Nikhil Kulangaroth

While it is certain that the youth of today’s society show some passion regarding a variety of topics, there is no guarantee that this will actually benefit America, especially when considering factors such as the brain not being fully developed until the age of 25, poor decision making in teenagers, lower turnout rates among younger people, or simply not having the time. High school is a time to explore your interests, passions and hobbies. Voting is something most young people would rather deal with later in life.

16 makes sense - Luke Daigle

The voting age for the United States should be lowered to age 16, because to follow the foundations of democracy would be to require it. The basis of the United States is citizen participation in governing, and youths are understanding politics more than ever before in U.S history. Teenagers are responsible and engaged in politics. They should legally deserve a say in determining the future of their country, a future they’ll be living.