Will we ever get there? Universally supported now with the exception of one party. Personally I think 16 year old's are mature enough to value/respect their vote and it is probably about time this happened.
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Will we ever get there? Universally supported now with the exception of one party. Personally I think 16 year old's are mature enough to value/respect their vote and it is probably about time this happened.
They have shown exceptional skills voting for out of the jungle , love island and x factor candidates, great grasp on reality , so hey why not .
The only reason this issue has resurfaced is down to Remainers. It is widely assumed that the younger voters would support remain whilst us old codgers support Brexit, hence reversing the referendum result.
Typical of politicians who'd agree to anything for short term political benefits, but patently ridiculous.
Do they intend to lower the age for drinking, signing contracts, driving, marriage and active service in the forces for the new child voters ?
I’d say most 16 year old young adults would have better grammar though.Quote:
Originally Posted by life on mars
My son is 19, I don't think he should vote :hehe:Quote:
Originally Posted by Eric Cartman
Refreshing. At least when LOM is blaming you for being used and abused by a paedophile ring he will also allow you to vote in a general election. Fair is fairQuote:
Originally Posted by life on mars
Why do you drag things in from other threads that have nothing to do with the subject? that kind of gaslighting is really bad :facepalm::hehe:Quote:
Originally Posted by Eric Cartman
Judging by the daily interviews with members of the public by TV and radio stations I would say that most people shouldn't have the vote. The grasp of important political matters by most people seems noticeable by its absence.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mrs Steve R
:hehe: I agree :thumbup:Quote:
Originally Posted by Taunton Blue Genie
He is my love stalker, he hovers up all my posts ?Quote:
Originally Posted by Mrs Steve R
( except the footy ones , which he is not interested in anyways, I dont think he is an actual city fan either ) .
I think I get under his skin so it's fun.
A sound truth there .Quote:
Originally Posted by Mrs Steve R
Some phone In's border on people with life learning difficulties.
When you are 16 you are allowed to:
Get married or register a civil partnership with consent
Drive a moped or invalid carriage
You can consent to sexual activity with others aged 16 and over
Drink wine/beer with a meal if accompanied by someone over 18
Get a National Insurance number
Join a trade union
Work full-time if you have left school
Be paid national minimum wage for 16/17 year olds
Join the Armed Forces with parental consent
Change name by deed poll
Leave home with or without parental consent
In certain circumstances you must pay for prescriptions, dental treatment and eye tests
Choose a GP
Consent to medical treatment
Buy premium bonds
Pilot a glider
Buy a lottery ticket
Register as a blood donor, but you won't be called to give blood until you're 17
Apply for a passport without parental consent
No taxation without representation?
Sorry, can you explain how it has nothing to do with the subject? Either under 18's are responsible for their actions/decisions or they aren't.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mrs Steve R
When people talk nonsense I feel compelled to reply, you keep me very busy :hehe:Quote:
Originally Posted by life on mars
What do paedophiles have to do with it? :shrug:Quote:
Originally Posted by Eric Cartman
What? I wasn't making a point about paedophiles but about hypocrisy over the issue. We hold children responsible for their actions when it suits us but we don't afford them the rights that should go with those responsibilities.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mrs Steve R
Oh never mind, if I have to explain there is no point :hehe:Quote:
Originally Posted by Eric Cartman
Seriously though, do you have teenagers?
I don't, remember myself as one though, I was a nightmare.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mrs Steve R
I can't imagine that at all. :biggrin:Quote:
Originally Posted by Eric Cartman
Anyway, until they start doing politics for xbox my son should not be voting, that's all I'm drunkenly trying to say :hehe:
I am not sure you are going to get a very high turnout if everybody who has played fifa this year isn't allowed to vote.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mrs Steve R
It's a fair point. Mature enough to sell yourself for sex but not old enough to vote? Can't have it both ways.Quote:
Originally Posted by Eric Cartman
Glad someone gets it!Quote:
Originally Posted by lardy
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Originally Posted by jon1959
Have you noticed in your own list a theme of limitation and control ? Why do you think that is ?
I meant he's not interested and knows nothing about it, if he votes he will just be ticking a box for the sake of it or because someone else has told him to, what's the point in that? :shrug:Quote:
Originally Posted by Eric Cartman
I get what you are saying now after reading other threads but there was no mention of selling yourself for sex in this thread. :thumbup:Quote:
Originally Posted by Eric Cartman