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Granting 16- and 17-year-olds the right to vote aims to boost civic engagement and reflect their stake in policy outcomes. Opponents question their maturity and political knowledge.
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Pros:
- It fosters early civic habits and lifelong voting patterns.
- It ensures policies that affect youth include their perspectives.
- Many 16-year-olds already pay taxes and drive—rights without representation.
Cons:
- Adolescents may lack sufficient political awareness.
- Schools would need to coordinate voter education and registration.
- Risk of undue influence from parents or teachers.
Conclusion: Lowering the age can energize democracy but requires robust youth civic education.
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