- Oct 14, 1999
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A California rep introduced a measure today to try to get 14-15 year olds a 1/4 vote and 16-17 year olds a 1/2 vote in future state and federal elections. If anything they need to make it harder to vote for some things, not easier. I'd have to say most people aren't mature enough to throw a vote at 18, let alone at 21. Voting is something we all take for granted, or largely take it for granted the right not to vote. (I've missed two elections due to severe strepp infections, but otherwise I'd never miss one!) We hardly have 45% turnout as it is, and they want to make it more like 35% I would guess by the person's idea. Keeping the votes focused on the people who actually participate makes more sense than this CA measure.