Great essay, Graham and a thought provoking question about 6 year olds voting. I was 6 years old when WW2 broke out September 1, 1939. I asked my Dad what fascist meant - and he explained it to me. From that time on I became a liberal progressive. If there really was such an organization as the trumpsters claim called Antifa - I would have been a member for 85 and one-half years (being 92 now. I've also been a political animal ever since I read the newspapers, listened to radio news ever since.
My Dad was a Liberal, He dutifully voted for William Lyon McKenzie King in every election. But when I became eligible top vote at age 21, the Liberals were too socially regressive for me and I voted for the Progressive Conservative Party.
I guess at heart I'm Socialist, but pure Socialism won't Work in a country as large as the United States. Economically I prefer a regulated capitalism. But culturally a population Socialist where everyone is educated to the best of that persons ability. I also believe that in a "civilized" (whatever that means) society everyone obeys the common laws written for them and agreed to by them.
Nice to have your confirmation that it is at least not an utterly outrageous idea. The prime objection to extending voting rights to that age is the influence that can be exerted over such young folk. Asif influence is not an issue when exerted over much older folk. I am convinced it'll happen one day. Perhaps after Armageddon, when the preteens are the only ones left.
Great essay, Graham and a thought provoking question about 6 year olds voting. I was 6 years old when WW2 broke out September 1, 1939. I asked my Dad what fascist meant - and he explained it to me. From that time on I became a liberal progressive. If there really was such an organization as the trumpsters claim called Antifa - I would have been a member for 85 and one-half years (being 92 now. I've also been a political animal ever since I read the newspapers, listened to radio news ever since.
My Dad was a Liberal, He dutifully voted for William Lyon McKenzie King in every election. But when I became eligible top vote at age 21, the Liberals were too socially regressive for me and I voted for the Progressive Conservative Party.
I guess at heart I'm Socialist, but pure Socialism won't Work in a country as large as the United States. Economically I prefer a regulated capitalism. But culturally a population Socialist where everyone is educated to the best of that persons ability. I also believe that in a "civilized" (whatever that means) society everyone obeys the common laws written for them and agreed to by them.
Nice to have your confirmation that it is at least not an utterly outrageous idea. The prime objection to extending voting rights to that age is the influence that can be exerted over such young folk. Asif influence is not an issue when exerted over much older folk. I am convinced it'll happen one day. Perhaps after Armageddon, when the preteens are the only ones left.