The Current

Should 16-year-olds be allowed to vote?


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If you’re 16, that means you’re old enough to drive a car and get a job — but should you also be able to cast a vote?  The U.K. says yes.  The country is lowering the voting age to 16, and advocates in Canada say we should do the same.  Our guests make the case and explain how a decision like this can reshape our democracy.

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