Voting age debate raises questions on maturity and info
Editorial by Bill Colson questions if eighteen year olds are mature and well informed to vote. It notes high school graduates, college paths, and early independence as factors, then asks if student voters should count while addressing turnout, influence, and political education.
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Eighteen Year Old Vote Debate Draws Students
Readers weigh in on the 18 to vote issue with quotes from Elizabeth Jones, Samia, Mrs Osborn, Jean McKeown, Cindy Waller and others. They discuss maturity, battlefield eligibility, running for office, and the impact on local politics. The piece notes broader questions about student voting in state and national elections and cites Nixon 1968 state results that could shift with new voters.
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