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German government wants to let 16-year-olds vote – DW – 06/05/2023 (www.dw.com)

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What do you think? Personally I'm all for it. I think it's important to have as many young people involved in politics to counteract the old majority.

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

The idea of myself at 16 voting terrifies me. I was basically a communist back then. I think you should let younger people (under 20) vote, ONLY if they have jobs and pay taxes. If they don't pay tax and are still living with mommy and daddy, they don't know what the real world is like.

I think this will be a huge win, only for virtue signalling politics, current trend or reactionary politics,, or ideas pushed by teachers.