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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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    Kate Blake 50+

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    Jan 11 2013: I find that often younger people who are deep thinkers offer solutions that oldies never even dreamt of. You seem less inhibited and far more creative in your thinking - let it out, share and voice your opinion because someone will hear it.

    And in the end it is your generation that will wear the consequences of your current governments actions and inactions.
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      Krisztián Pintér 200+

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      Jan 11 2013: that is exactly the problem with young people. we need to break them first, and only then allow to shape the future.
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        Kate Blake 50+

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        Jan 11 2013: Krisztian you certainly have bought your sense of humour into 2013! lol

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