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The baby boomers were the largest single generation in the history of the United States of America. Throughout their existence, they have created some of the most cutting edge and beneficial reforms in the history of the United States of America. However, their judgement and biases have created some of the most detrimental problems currently plaguing the United States of America.
The baby boomers have been the majority for the larger piece of their existence, but they no longer possess that luxury. The size of the potential millennial electorate now matches that of the baby boomers, and we only continue to grow. However, we still are without means to receive true representation. In the state of New Jersey, the age requirement for the positions of governor and senator (in the state legislature) is thirty years. The elder generations demonize millennials because we do not take enough “initiative” when it comes to politics. The irony in this is that the elder generations have made it their initiative to prevent millennials from gaining any real control in government. This is unacceptable. We are the majority, we are the future, and we deserve to represent ourselves.
The United States of America is a place where democracy reigns supreme. That is why I propose we put this issue to a vote. Only then can all of our voices truly be heard. This vote would decide whether the abolition of age restrictions in the government of New Jersey was truly the will of the people or just an ideological dream. By signing this petition, you give your support to the holding of a referendum on this issue. Thank you for your consideration and I hope to see you all soon at a local polling station.
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The establishment is finally starting to sweat as this momentum grows. They have spent decades locking us out of the rooms where decisions are made but they cannot ignore this surge of energy any longer.
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Whatever, change is comin whether u boomers like it or not.
NJ politics is a total joke anyway. Let the young people have a crack at it, cant be worse than what we got now.
Age is just a number. If your 18 you can sign a contract and get married but u cant run for office? That makes no sense.
FINALLY. Why are we letting people who wont even be here in 20 years make all the rules for us?
I would agree that if you're old enough to serve in the military then you are old enough to hold political office. Your petition has no age restriction as it's premise. I would revise it to state that the moment one is a legal adult then he or she can run for political office. Interesting though that the legal drinking age is 21 but you can carry a gun and fight in a war at 18. But that's an issue for another day.
Your a man making a difference my ass.
I love u George
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Status: Closed — this petition is no longer accepting signatures.
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The baby boomers were the largest single generation in the history of the United States of America. Throughout their existence, they have created some of the most cutting edge and beneficial reforms in the history of the United States of America. However, their judgement and biases have created some of the most detrimental problems currently plaguing the United States of America.
The baby boomers have been the majority for the larger piece of their existence, but they no longer possess that luxury. The size of the potential millennial electorate now matches that of the baby boomers, and we only continue to grow. However, we still are without means to receive true representation. In the state of New Jersey, the age requirement for the positions of governor and senator (in the state legislature) is thirty years. The elder generations demonize millennials because we do not take enough “initiative” when it comes to politics. The irony in this is that the elder generations have made it their initiative to prevent millennials from gaining any real control in government. This is unacceptable. We are the majority, we are the future, and we deserve to represent ourselves.
The United States of America is a place where democracy reigns supreme. That is why I propose we put this issue to a vote. Only then can all of our voices truly be heard. This vote would decide whether the abolition of age restrictions in the government of New Jersey was truly the will of the people or just an ideological dream. By signing this petition, you give your support to the holding of a referendum on this issue. Thank you for your consideration and I hope to see you all soon at a local polling station.
Updates
July 8, 2016
The establishment is finally starting to sweat as this momentum grows. They have spent decades locking us out of the rooms where decisions are made but they cannot ignore this surge of energy any longer.
11 Comments
As a baby boomer, I recall when the voting age was lowered from 21 to 18---based on the criteria of military conscription: if you were old enough to be trusted with a gun, then you should be trusted with a vote. A strong can be made that the Same principle applies here; if you're old enough to serve in the military, you're old enough to hold political office in the legislature. Certainly this is a "tough sell". But, all outside the box ideas began somewhere.
Whatever, change is comin whether u boomers like it or not.
NJ politics is a total joke anyway. Let the young people have a crack at it, cant be worse than what we got now.
Age is just a number. If your 18 you can sign a contract and get married but u cant run for office? That makes no sense.
FINALLY. Why are we letting people who wont even be here in 20 years make all the rules for us?
I would agree that if you're old enough to serve in the military then you are old enough to hold political office. Your petition has no age restriction as it's premise. I would revise it to state that the moment one is a legal adult then he or she can run for political office. Interesting though that the legal drinking age is 21 but you can carry a gun and fight in a war at 18. But that's an issue for another day.
Your a man making a difference my ass.
I love u George
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As a baby boomer, I recall when the voting age was lowered from 21 to 18---based on the criteria of military conscription: if you were old enough to be trusted with a gun, then you should be trusted with a vote. A strong can be made that the Same principle applies here; if you're old enough to serve in the military, you're old enough to hold political office in the legislature. Certainly this is a "tough sell". But, all outside the box ideas began somewhere.