Voting Age

**MistWolf** · 11-06-18, 14:10

"No Taxation Without Representation. No Representation Without Taxation!"

**Arik** · 11-06-18, 14:12

Originally Posted by Bulletdog

I'm fine with house wives, or house husbands, who are not earning a paycheck not voting. Same for trophy wives or husbands.

I would not feel differently if welfare recipients saw things my way. People on the dole should not be able to vote more free stuff for themselves. Same thing for state senators and members of the house of reps. WE, the taxpayers, should be the ones voting on whether or not those people get a raise. If I had my way there would be strong incentives to get off of welfare, not to stay on it.

I know an old cowboy who truly believes this country went to pot as soon as we gave women the vote. Not saying I agree with him, but he says that is the point at which common sense left the building and emotional decisions became the theme of the day. Look at where we are. Facts are routinely disregarded and we get to hear all about people's feelings now.

But then is there a cut off limit when on welfare? Someone could have lost their job 2 months ago and is collecting unemployment while looking for another job

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**docsherm** · 11-06-18, 14:37

Originally Posted by Arik

But then is there a cut off limit when on welfare? Someone could have lost their job 2 months ago and is collecting unemployment while looking for another job

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Unemployment is not welfare....... You have to work to get it.... and it runs out.

**Arik** · 11-06-18, 14:44

Originally Posted by docsherm

Unemployment is not welfare....... You have to work to get it.... and it runs out.

Point taken. I read it in general terms.

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**docsherm** · 11-06-18, 14:48

Originally Posted by Arik

Point taken. I read it in general terms.

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I get it.

**RetroRevolver77** · 11-06-18, 15:08

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**MegademiC** · 11-06-18, 16:38

Originally Posted by docsherm

So I was thinking about this when I was in line for an hour this morning to vote.

Should we make the age to vote 21?

There are those that say they are 18 and can serve our country and die for our country. So they should be able to vote. Right?

But then why are people under the age of 21 are not responsible enough to drink alcohol. They are not responsible enough to own a pistol (and now any firearms in some places).

So how are they responsible enough to vote. Voting and lack of voting has killed more people then booze or firearms.

So why let them?

Thoughts

I believe all males should be treated like a man at age 16.
You should have full adult rights and responsibilities, good and bad, at 18.

Only exception I really dont know about off the top of my head is healthcare- not to many jobs offer it starting out, but 27 is way too old...

I agree with the welfare point. If you are a taker, and dont have your shit together, you cant vote.
Once you get back, or on track, full restoration of rights.

**SteyrAUG** · 11-06-18, 17:40

Originally Posted by docsherm

So I was thinking about this when I was in line for an hour this morning to vote.

Should we make the age to vote 21?

There are those that say they are 18 and can serve our country and die for our country. So they should be able to vote. Right?

But then why are people under the age of 21 are not responsible enough to drink alcohol. They are not responsible enough to own a pistol (and now any firearms in some places).

So how are they responsible enough to vote. Voting and lack of voting has killed more people then booze or firearms.

So why let them?

Thoughts

They should also be allowed to drink. If you can vote and fight for your country, you are old enough to drink. Problem is that means being an "adult" and being held accountable as an adult. So we need to decide if that happens at 18 or 21 and then whichever we decide that is when you become an "adult" and can do "adult things."

When I turned 18 I was old enough to legally drink. But I didn't have a single drink that night and I really don't drink at all. I also don't smoke, never tried drugs, etc. I also knew people who were doing all of those things in high school, magic numbers like 18 and 21 really don't have much to do with when a person becomes responsible and accountable.