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Illinois

BanTheGOP

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2. Keep in mind we can set the voting age as low as we want!

Reply to JeffHead (Original post)

Wed Jul 3, 2013, 05:26 PM

Jul 2013

The 26th amendment specifically states that states can NOT set ages HIGHER than 18, but not lower. We should actually lower the age to 15 or 16 to guarantee progressive government in perpetuam.

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Illinois Governor Pat Quinn signs law expanding voting rights to more teens. [View all] JeffHead Jul 2013 OP

I actually like Governor Quinn frazzled Jul 2013 #1

Keep in mind we can set the voting age as low as we want! BanTheGOP Jul 2013 #2