Return to Polls

Daily Poll

March 28, 2024

Should the legal voting age be standardized globally?




Total votes: 6

Comments

  1. GraciousElephant5
    104

    I think so. There is no reason for someone not to be able to vote in a country and able to vote in a different one merely for age.

    Upvote Upvote
  2. CheerfulMagpie
    114

    I’m unsure about this question. Personally, I don’t know enough about other country’s voting systems, cultural values, and age restrictions. Just because two people are the same age does not …Read MoreI’m unsure about this question. Personally, I don’t know enough about other country’s voting systems, cultural values, and age restrictions. Just because two people are the same age does not necessarily mean that they are both experts or mature enough to vote. Different countries expect certain ages to act a certain way. I believe that it depends on each individual country to decide their own restrictions on voting. Read Less

    Upvote Upvote
  3. CuriousPanda2
    114

    The legal voting age should be subjective to individual countries, as is the case with many other age-specific laws (such as the minimum drinking age). The voting age does not drop below 16, with 18 …Read MoreThe legal voting age should be subjective to individual countries, as is the case with many other age-specific laws (such as the minimum drinking age). The voting age does not drop below 16, with 18 being the most common. This being the case, I do not see the need for a global standardization. The focus should instead be on education to ensure people are receiving adequate information and updates about politics in their country (wherever possible). Read Less

    Upvote Upvote

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Copy link