Politics, but not controversial

I just have to say that I am REALLY excited about the amazing turnout all of these primaries have had. It's such a shame that so many people don't vote and I'm glad to see that changing especially among youth!

I think the average age for the 2004 election was something like 55. I'm glad to see young people voting and caring. I hope the trend continues to the national election.

Also, there was an editorial or an op-Ed I forget which in the times that said we should lower the voting age to 16, but like driving, to vote at 16 you need to take a civics test. To vote at 18 no test is required. What do you think?

Ok..so maybe I ended up being a little controversial.

Re: Politics, but not controversial

Not a bad idea but I think it would be very difficult to get a 16 year old to take a test that is not required by his/her school. I wonder if they would be that internally motivated.

Re: Politics, but not controversial

Re: Politics, but not controversial

Here in VA they're saying it's record high voter turnout.

Probably because the Primary hasn't mattered so much in over 25 years.