When it comes to being young, we as students should be able to understand what’s going on with politics and have our own opinion without feeling like what we are saying is wrong. I feel like it would impact us as teens, open up our eyes, and show us a different perspective. I could change it significantly because this generation has unique perspectives and priorities. We could show different concerns, and we would focus on other issues that could help us and the world, starting off with education funding, environmental policies, and youth opinion. I feel like we could overall alter the turnout rates and influence candidates, and the right political party gains more traction. We would have the right person in the house who cares for the right things.
I interviewed 5 students and asked them, “Do you think that if they made the voting age 16, it would impact the world differently?”
London Thomas (10th) said: “I think it would because the younger generation has stronger views on the world’s problems, and we would want more changes.”
Malia Crowdus (11th) replied : “I think it would because every vote matters and all voices need to be heard.”
Amelia Burrough (10th) added : “I think that it would because all votes matter and it’s important to stand for what you believe.”
Chloe Suttice (12th) stated : “I think that it would have a bigger impact on the world since today’s youth is more knowledgeable about politics and the world than previous generations.”
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