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Proponents of reducing the voting age emphasize the rights and responsibilities already bestowed upon young people in modern societies. They point out that 16- and 17-year-olds are legally capable of working, paying taxes, and contributing economically. Therefore, they argue, it is only fair that these adolescents have a voice in political decisions that affect their lives and future.
"They’re old enough to go out to work. They’re old enough to pay taxes. So, to pay in, they should have the opportunity to say what you want your money spent on," one supporter stated. This perspective views voting as a natural extension of the civic duties and rights that young people are already undertaking.