Status: Closed — this petition is no longer accepting signatures.

Votes at 16

Elections & Democracy

Votes at 16

Closed — 12 supporters

Final supporters

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Paul S.

C

Christopher P.

S

Someone

A

Antidiscrimination N.

H

Heather R.

L

Lauren Y.

L

Lisa P.

S

Shanice S.

L

Lauren K.

A

Angus S.

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Started by Anonymous 16 years, 8 months ago

0 Updates 2 Comments

At the age of 16 a person can leave school, get married, join the armed forces and pay tax all things that require responsible and mature choices. Yet why can they not vote for the Parliament and Government which decides educational, fiscal and military policy? This petition wants this unfair situation reversed with 16 year olds given the franchise and a real say in their society. Please only sign ONCE.

Voting Rights Election Law Civic Participation

2 Comments

L

Liam Warner

16 years ago Featured

If i can join the army and pay taxes i should have a say in who runs the country. Makes no sense that we get ignored until we are 18.

S

Sarah Gibson

16 years ago Featured

About time. 16 year olds are way more clued in than people give them credit for. politics affects our future more than anyone elses.

Status: Closed — this petition is no longer accepting signatures.

Votes at 16

Elections & Democracy

Votes at 16

Closed — 12 supporters

Final supporters

P

Paul S.

C

Christopher P.

S

Someone

A

Antidiscrimination N.

H

Heather R.

L

Lauren Y.

L

Lisa P.

S

Shanice S.

L

Lauren K.

A

Angus S.

+2 more

Started by Anonymous 16 years, 8 months ago

0 Updates 2 Comments

At the age of 16 a person can leave school, get married, join the armed forces and pay tax all things that require responsible and mature choices. Yet why can they not vote for the Parliament and Government which decides educational, fiscal and military policy? This petition wants this unfair situation reversed with 16 year olds given the franchise and a real say in their society. Please only sign ONCE.

Voting Rights Election Law Civic Participation

2 Comments

L

Liam Warner

16 years ago Featured

If i can join the army and pay taxes i should have a say in who runs the country. Makes no sense that we get ignored until we are 18.

S

Sarah Gibson

16 years ago Featured

About time. 16 year olds are way more clued in than people give them credit for. politics affects our future more than anyone elses.

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