The following are some points you might wish to include in your letter. Also, reading the article Minnesota May Lower Voting Age , may help you with ideas. All attempts which have reduced qualifications for voting were later hailed as informed and enlightened thinking. A lower voting age for state and local elections would give youth much needed experience for taking part in politics at a later date. A lower voting age would equate to greater involvement of young people in laws and projects directed towards them.
Voting is part of a democratic society, regardless of age.
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