English Topics: Should voting age be lowered to 16?

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Main Topics

  • Are 16-year-olds mature enough to make political decisions?
  • What are the pros and cons of allowing teenagers to vote?
  • How does early voting affect future civic participation?
  • Should teenagers also pay taxes or serve in government?
  • Have you ever talked about politics as a teenager?
  • Do you think young people care about political issues today?
  • Would lowering the age help or hurt democracy?
  • What other age-based rights should be reconsidered?

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