Why I feel 16-year-olds should be allowed to vote 

ALOT of the time, I think it’s forgotten that young people are actually people. It’s forgotten that we are the next generation, which is kind of sad because it means we’re not all that often listened to.

Why I feel 16-year-olds should be allowed to vote 

We’re viewed more as potential trouble makers, pick pockets, emotionally inept and not-so-intelligent threats.

So, if you ask an adult if 16-year-olds should be able to vote, more often than not you’re going to be told no.

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