If at a young age they are exposed to voting, as they age they will be able to encourage others to vote and help those who are uneducated with voting, therefore also resulting in higher voting turnout (Shin). By them being experienced and informed with voting, they will be more involved with politics, and bring change to our communities and democracy. Everyday we are reminded that voting is our civic duty and that our vote really does make a difference. If that is so, then we should grant 16 and 17 year olds the right to vote. Since they are attending school they are becoming educated of our democracy and of the important issues that surround us. Their voices are just as important as every other person, so let’s make their voices be heard and grant them the right to
If at a young age they are exposed to voting, as they age they will be able to encourage others to vote and help those who are uneducated with voting, therefore also resulting in higher voting turnout (Shin). By them being experienced and informed with voting, they will be more involved with politics, and bring change to our communities and democracy. Everyday we are reminded that voting is our civic duty and that our vote really does make a difference. If that is so, then we should grant 16 and 17 year olds the right to vote. Since they are attending school they are becoming educated of our democracy and of the important issues that surround us. Their voices are just as important as every other person, so let’s make their voices be heard and grant them the right to