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Democrats propose changing legal voting age in Michigan to 16

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Posted by Fred 2018-06-20 00:00|| || Front Page|| [3 views ] Top

#1 Honestly, I'd be more keen on raising it to 21. (military exceptions).

Posted by Shake 2018-06-20 03:02|| 2018-06-20 03:02|| Front Page Top

#2 That's right, get 'em while they are young and stupid!

Posted by AlmostAnonymous5839 2018-06-20 06:28|| 2018-06-20 06:28|| Front Page Top

#3 It's time for Taxocracy.

One unit of tax equals one vote.

Posted by Bright Pebbles 2018-06-20 06:48|| 2018-06-20 06:48|| Front Page Top

#4 #1 that was the original argument to lower the age. Unfortunately they didn't restrict it to those to had 'skin in the game'.

Posted by Procopius2k 2018-06-20 06:52|| 2018-06-20 06:52|| Front Page Top

#5 The Dems must be hurting for voters despite recruiting Mickey and Minnie Mouse, Pluto and the Roadrunner, the voters voting multiple times, illegal immigrants, felons and resurecting the dead.

Posted by JohnQC 2018-06-20 07:04|| 2018-06-20 07:04|| Front Page Top

#6 A risky move by the Dems. Could the political indoctrination be complete by the 192 month of life ?

Posted by Besoeker 2018-06-20 07:37|| 2018-06-20 07:37|| Front Page Top

#7 Of course there is this cautionary tale

Posted by Thrise Shomble3667 2018-06-20 07:38|| 2018-06-20 07:38|| Front Page Top

#8 But, can they buy guns???

Posted by USN, Ret. 2018-06-20 08:23|| 2018-06-20 08:23|| Front Page Top

#9 That would require an ID. Must be giving up on the undocumented route.

Posted by Jeasing Jeaque5937 2018-06-20 10:02|| 2018-06-20 10:02|| Front Page Top

#10 If I had it my way, I'd raise it to 35, except for veterans.

Service guarantees citizenship.

Posted by Rambler in Virginia 2018-06-20 10:18|| 2018-06-20 10:18|| Front Page Top

#11 Go all the way - "Starship Troopers" by Robert Heinlein - citizens only earn the PRIVILEGE to vote if they have served a full term of service in the military. If you put "skin in the game" - you have a right to play. That book inspired me to West Point, and then ten years active duty as an Infantry Officer.

Posted by Lone Ranger 2018-06-20 12:03|| 2018-06-20 12:03|| Front Page Top

#12 My requirement would be that voters have to be taxpayers. I refuse to pay taxes or serve in the military if I can't vote.

Posted by Abu Uluque 2018-06-20 12:35|| 2018-06-20 12:35|| Front Page Top

#13 End the NFA, must be taxpayer to vote, MUST prove citizenship to vote and anyone hiring illegals is to be tried for slavery and thrown in jail with all assets seized.

Posted by Silentbrick 2018-06-20 16:36|| 2018-06-20 16:36|| Front Page Top

#14 #7, I think they have recently remade that flick except they changed the location to Canada.

Posted by Capsu78 2018-06-20 18:29|| 2018-06-20 18:29|| Front Page Top

#15 Seems we didn't have too many problems along these lines when voting was restricted to property owners. Just sayin'...

Posted by Raj 2018-06-20 18:57|| 2018-06-20 18:57|| Front Page Top

#16 The modern twist on democracy. Voters don't pick the politicians. The politicians pick the voters.

Posted by Iblis 2018-06-20 20:48|| 2018-06-20 20:48|| Front Page Top

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