Too young to vote?

**mashman** · 10th February 2012, 20:32

Alright, so maybe 14 seems too young to vote, but I think there are some distinct upsides that having "kids" vote. For starters it would force the educational establishment to introduce our prides and joys to those who lead us as well as allowing them to discuss policy before they're corrupted by the adult point of view. At that age there is still an innocence in regards to world outlook, yes I know that's not true in all cases, but still they want to be Dr's, Nurses, Cops etc... and it's not about the $$$ of the power etc...

Where adults vote for tax breaks and whatever incentive they feel benefits them directly, "kids" probably won't. They'll probably want to know about the important things in life like poverty etc... I saw a news clip a year or two ago where they canvassed kids of about that age and top of the list was poverty, the environment was in there too, it was all sans business which I think speaks volumes as to how they'll look at what matters, you know, the things that adults really don't give a shit about and we may well find that it'll open the eyes of some of the adults as to what is actually important. Who knows, it may bring on a completely new breed of politician, young, committed to the people etc...0

So I'm gonna stick with 14

What is it they say, get them whilst they're young.

**TrentNz** · 10th February 2012, 20:34

16 minimum i reckon.
14 year olds dont have a fucking clue about anything lol

**mossy1200** · 10th February 2012, 20:36

They prob do have a less self serving point of view but wouldnt that just be a extra vote for parents as most will be directed towards the family point of view.

voting at 8 would be good then we would have Big Bird as PM.

**mashman** · 10th February 2012, 20:41

Originally Posted by TrentNz

16 minimum i reckon.
14 year olds dont have a fucking clue about anything lol

That's the whole point. They're supposed to think for themselves. Full cup n all that

Originally Posted by mossy1200

They prob do have a less self serving point of view but wouldnt that just be a extra vote for parents as most will be directed towards the family point of view.

voting at 8 would be good then we would have Big Bird as PM.

That happens anyway. Whereas if the kids are armed with their own points of view and the parents can't wriggle out of it, it may have the opposite affect?

My daughter is 8 and did a World Vision study at school. She realises that money is the problem and without any input from me (they will make their own minds up)... talk about a moment of pride

**Scuba_Steve** · 10th February 2012, 20:42

Knowing where this comes from, I would be interested enough actually to setup a "mock vote" (same issues, same system, no power) to see what they did do & from that I think it would be worth reconsidering the voting age as you could well be right & maybee even younger is suitable? or maybee slightly older? but I would like to know the trend before going with a solid decision. We don't need people voting justin beiber the face of the 20$ note or nothing

**mashman** · 10th February 2012, 20:46

Originally Posted by Scuba_Steve

Knowing where this comes from, I would be interested enough actually to setup a "mock vote" (same issues, same system, no power) to see what they did do & from that I think it would be worth reconsidering the voting age as you could well be right & maybee even younger is suitable? or maybee slightly older? but I would like to know the trend before going with a solid decision. We don't need people voting justin beiber the face of the 20$ note or nothing

@that girly singer ... I thought I'd get it out of your thread

but I reckon the demographic would be more prone to voting for social/sensible policy, no not Labour FFS, than for a couple of extras $$$ in mums back pocket for her wine and fags. Could instil a social responsibility ethic?

**Scuba_Steve** · 10th February 2012, 20:50

Originally Posted by mashman

@that girly singer ... I thought I'd get it out of your thread

but I reckon the demographic would be more prone to voting for social/sensible policy, no not Labour FFS, than for a couple of extras $$$ in mums back pocket for her wine and fags. Could instil a social responsibility ethic?

yea well I definitely think they could add balance as I remember back then money was never an issue so any "worries" were towards real world issues not financial ones so it could be as the adults worry about monetary issues the "kids" balance it out with "real" issues & we might meet a good middle?

**mashman** · 10th February 2012, 20:57

Originally Posted by Scuba_Steve

yea well I definitely think they could add balance as I remember back then money was never an issue so any "worries" were towards real world issues not financial ones so it could be as the adults worry about monetary issues the "kids" balance it out with "real" issues & we might meet a good middle?

heh, I can hear it now, you're only 14 WTF would you know about anything... but yeah a good middle ground would be the "perfect" outcome.

**mossy1200** · 10th February 2012, 21:09

unrelated but i couldnt help myself.I got sidetracked.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0eN9K...yer_detailpage

At least Party Vote adverts would be more fun

**mashman** · 10th February 2012, 21:25

Originally Posted by mossy1200

unrelated but i couldnt help myself.I got sidetracked.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0eN9K...yer_detailpage

At least Party Vote adverts would be more fun

Vote Hip Hop and get yer daddy dancing again

**Big Dave** · 10th February 2012, 21:56

I think you are absolutely correct.

You are mad.

**onearmedbandit** · 10th February 2012, 22:08

**FJRider** · 10th February 2012, 22:16

Think of the bonuses ...

Minimum pay levels go up (Maccers staff are their friends)
Texting will be free
The drinking age will come down
The age of consent will come down
No pension ... over 50's culled ... OH WAIT ...

**SMOKEU** · 10th February 2012, 22:26

Originally Posted by mashman

For starters it would force the educational establishment to introduce our prides and joys to those who lead us as well as allowing them to discuss policy before they're corrupted by the adult point of view.

So we should start corrupting kids from a young age even more with anti white, pro jewish propaganda?