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How young is too young to voice opinions on how our country should be run?

I'm 14. I want to know if people think that is too young to have opinions on how our country should be run. I know there will be people who refer to the voting age as a valid restriction and it is. However, I want to know now people's answers and reasons differ from mine. Also if people agree that my generation ( at least that responsible ones) should be included in the talks about the MASSIVE amount of debt that this country has since we and our children will be living with it.

Topics: Debt Crisis age inclusion youth youth voting
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    Maaher Sayeed 10+

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    Dec 30 2012: You are never "too young" to have and voice an "opinion". But to get the attention and be heard your idea and opinion needs to be revolutionary, inspiring and brilliantly different, or it will be lost in the pointless clutter and noise of your peers and others.

    Once you have such an opinion and idea. You need to work very hard and persevere to find and make it known to the people who will do good with it. It is very refreshing to see a 14 year old talk and think about Debt, Youth, voting and country as opposed to Beiber and Apps! Good for you!

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