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Originally Posted by Leprucky Cougar
Oh no no no no. I wasn't proposing "changing the age limit" of voting, just adding a clause to it. I think it is justifiable to set a precedent of a voting age for 18. However, in considering those with LATE BIRTHS whom still who turn 18 during that election, they as well I believe should be granted the opportunity to access that right. They shouldn't have to wait another four years. I'm not talking about those whom turn 18 the next year or year after. I'm talking about the people who are currently 18 (or are suppose to be) were born in 1990. I was born in 1990--December of 1990. So I'll too, be 18 then. My point is just because I don't turn the 18 until four weeks after the election shouldn't mean I shouldn't be allowed to vote; because I turned 18 in the ELECTION YEAR. My proposal, should I become a legislator is not to"change" the election "age limit," again it is to revise it. :) The Framers and fourfathers when constructing the constitution weren't thinking in the best interest of
20th and 21st century scenarios. That's why we have so many cases testified in Supreme Court to verify the constitutionality of the predicaments. :eek: They weren't cognizant that sometimes rules can't be generalized because some things are a case by case basis. :) My proposal would allow any one whom functionally turns 18 in that election year will be able to cast their votes.
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Oh, I understand. I was just making the point that if one were to write a letter to Obama to make a significant legislative change, there are more
serious issues one could address.
Just joking. But anyway.
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Originally Posted by Leprucky Cougar
As for the way an election works in our country, I don't exactly agree with that. I believe it's a fundamental right, not just privledge to cast your vote. However, I'm not a big fan of the electoral college--especially the way it operates for the republican party. :(
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People take me too seriously.
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But anyway. If we're going to go back to the point of American suffrage, while I whole-heartedly enjoy making glib remarks about turning our democratic system into an oligarchy powered by the intellectually elite, the fact of the matter is, we already
are powered by an elitist oligarchy (as you mentioned - the Electoral College). If the 2004 election taught us anything, it's that the vote of the individual
does not count and our elections are truly dictated by the few.
So, really - What sort of difference would license-based voting make? ;)