Arguments Against Lowering The Voting Age
American democracy depends upon a well‐informed and politically active electorate. For this reason, the issue of whether or not the voting age should be lowered from eighteen to sixteen commands our attention. Although some have argued that lowering the voting age would have harmful consequences, the benefits would more than outweigh the potential drawbacks.
The argument against lowering the voting age depends on two criticisms that do not stand up to close scrutiny. The first is that lowering the voting age, and therefore increasing the number of potential voters in the country, would have the effect of decreasing the percentage of voter participation. This argument, however, places undue emphasis on numbers. Having more people vote is not
The argument against lowering the voting age depends on two criticisms that do not stand up to close scrutiny. The first is that lowering the voting age, and therefore increasing the number of potential voters in the country, would have the effect of decreasing the percentage of voter participation. This argument, however, places undue emphasis on numbers. Having more people vote is not