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Should 16-year-olds be allowed to vote in general elections?
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Selected thesis
16-year-olds should be allowed to vote in general elections.
Pros
Cons
Pro claim 1
Voting from a young age can increase political engagement later in life.
Pro claim 2
Political decisions affect 16-year-olds, so they should have a say in them.
Con claim 1
16-year-olds may be easily pressured into voting against their interests.
Con claim 2
Teenagers lack the experience to vote responsibly.