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Old 05-05-2008, 12:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Zach View Post
You're probably mature enough to vote but do you realize how many stupid votes would overrun yours?
Well, the people who would make "stupid votes" would not vote at all. I would put all my money on the fact that no 16 year olds would get off their asses to vote unless they were either forced to, or felt strongly about something. Or if their parents used them as tools to get more votes for their candidate.

I agree with Makedde that it would have to be option from 16-18 for it to work.
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