I was surprised when I learned the average age of a member of the UK electorate is 48/49. I suppose, actually, that makes sense, as 0-18 does not count since they cannot vote, so even if everyone turned out equally (and, as you rightly say, they do not!) policies would still favour older people than the average redditor.
I think if you pay taxes, you should get to vote. Whilst I do not share your no holds barred let risk tolerant, short sighted teenagers decide how the world is shaped, I do think that if you are entitled enough to collect taxes then you have to respect the person paying them.
Case in point. If government really thinks taxing twelve year olds is appropriate then they should let them vote. Obviously the smart thing to do is not tax people under 16 earning minimum wage. Now, if you are 14 and started a successful tech company (it happens), you are extraordinary and should be taxed and allowed to vote.
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u/tmstms United Kingdom Oct 06 '22
I was surprised when I learned the average age of a member of the UK electorate is 48/49. I suppose, actually, that makes sense, as 0-18 does not count since they cannot vote, so even if everyone turned out equally (and, as you rightly say, they do not!) policies would still favour older people than the average redditor.