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re: Why in the hell is the legal age to vote 18?
Posted on 11/22/19 at 10:32 am to teke184
Posted on 11/22/19 at 10:32 am to teke184
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Because, at the time of the change, it was legal to be drafted to fight in Vietnam but not to vote.
That is my understanding as to why as well. I agree the voting age should be raised back up to 21.
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Posted on 11/22/19 at 12:44 pm to TheFonz
I'm sure that there are more that one correct answer that went into the decision.
1) Vietnam (draft)
2) Considered an adult (finished HS)
3) Expected to be working (paying taxes)
1) Vietnam (draft)
2) Considered an adult (finished HS)
3) Expected to be working (paying taxes)
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