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 .
I’d say most 16 year old young adults would have better grammar though.Originally Posted by life on mars
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 ?
My son is 19, I don't think he should vote
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.My son is 19, I don't think he should vote
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 fair
Why do you drag things in from other threads that have nothing to do with the subject? that kind of gaslighting is really bad
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.Why do you drag things in from other threads that have nothing to do with the subject? that kind of gaslighting is really bad
What do paedophiles have to do with it?
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.What do paedophiles have to do with it?
He is my love stalker, he hovers up all my posts ?Why do you drag things in from other threads that have nothing to do with the subject? that kind of gaslighting is really bad
( 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.
When people talk nonsense I feel compelled to reply, you keep me very busy
A sound truth there .
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?
Have you noticed in your own list a theme of limitation and control ? Why do you think that is ?
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