Nader Supports 16 Year-Old Vote
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Chris Driscoll, 202-360-3273, chris@votenader.org
RALPH NADER SPEAKS OUT FOR THE RIGHTS OF 16 YEAR OLDS TO VOTE
Washington D.C. ---- Ralph Nader made a compelling argument, on June 3, for lowering the voting age nationwide to 16. For full text, see votenader.org
Austria, for example, lowered their voting age last year. Also, legislators in several states are considering lowering the voting age for local elections. As Nader states, 16 year olds work, are able to drive motor vehicles, and pay taxes, but are not allowed to vote.
With 16 year old voting, Nader argues that high school social studies teachers would be more likely to present voting in a non-partisan environment in the classroom. This would stimulate their students to become an informed electorate.
Nader concludes that the only way this change will be made is by 16 year olds themselves holding rallies, marches, and in general, organizing to force members of Congress and state legislatures to change the laws.
