Voting Age

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Introduction
Pros
- Pro 1: 16-year-olds are just as knowledgeable about civics and have the same ability to make good voting choices as older voters.
- Pro 2: Lowering the voting age to 16 increases voter turnout and develops lifelong voting habits.
- Pro 3: At age 16, people should have a voice in the laws that affect their lives and a stake in the future of their country.
Cons
- Con 1: Kids younger than 18 aren’t mature enough to participate in elections.
- Con 2: The 18–29 age group has extremely low voter turnout, suggesting people aren’t ready to vote until later in life.
- Con 3: The vast majority of Americans of all ages and political views agree that 16-year-olds should not be given the right to vote.
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