Auburn QB Zeke Pike arrested

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respectfully, i disagree

Jun 25, 2012, 1:02 PM

i don't see why you say an 18 year old should not have the right to vote. 18 is the trigger age in this country where an adolescent becomes an adult. it is the civic duty of all adults to voice their opinions in political matters. if you are 18 your opinion officially matters. if you should decide not to vote then (first) shame on you, and (second) that is your prerogative. if you disagree with the political opinions of 18 year old kids then i understand why you would prefer them not to vote, but i disagree in your word chioce there of "should not be allowed to vote." if we were denying the rights of others to vote b/c we did not appreciate their opinions then i wouldn't allow democrats to vote and democrats wouldn't allow me to vote... we wouldn't get very far.

18 is the legal trigger... 18 should be the legal voting age. i think it should be the legal drinking age too, but one thing at a time.

just an opinion. i'm ok with agreeing to disagree with you regarding your opinion.

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i appreciate the respect and reasonable comments. but i also respectfully disagree.

except for rare occasions, 18 year olds have only had things handed to -- education, health care, food, shelter, the works. from their parents or the state. there's nothing wrong with that. it's the way it should be. families need to provide for their kids.

but it's not a good, rounded perspective for picking leaders or understanding public policy.

they don't know what it means to work (though they think they do). they don't know what it means to provide. they don't understand any long-term consequences for their decisions, because their political awareness rarely extends beyond the sitting president. again, nothing wrong with that. but i think people should grow up first, and understand the consequences of government, before they vote. learn what it means to be independent, self reliant, and responsible. then vote.

cheers. . .

Re: Auburn QB Zeke Pike arrested

Sweet

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If Auburn/Opelika

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18 year old kids . . .

respectfully, i disagree

you'll understand when you're older

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I prefer....

Head case

I hope he learns something from this.***

What in the world is going on down there in auburn?***

Who cares? You can steal laptops and win a Heisman there.***

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