Who can vote and who can't? This question has been debated nationwide during these past years. A fundamental element in the success of a democratic society is the willingness of the people to be self-governing. In today's modern society, to say that we have a government that is for, by, and of the people does not mean that each citizen is dictatorial. It does not imply that each citizen takes the law into his or …showed first 75 words of 998 total…

…showed last 75 words of 998 total…is granted because if that were the case all voters would need to pass a test before voting. Youth and adults should have the same voting rights in a democratic country. Lowering the voting age will not dramatically improve the lives of youth, but I strongly believe that by giving them a real stake in their present lives that it will push them to become more involved and active citizens. <Tab/>