The Voting Age

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Looking for a glimmer of light in the darkness, I found a clue aligned with my own heart. The statement, "One real problem facing America is the aging voting population," "(Keep the Voting Age at 18)," is the piece of evidence in the battle, rewarded with my own agreement. Listing the pro's and con's, leads to and overwhelming number of facts assisting in my evaluation; the victor, "Keep the Voting Age at 18". I find, after reviewing the percentage of people voting, inserted in both articles, an alarming neglect of society. Alas, is there any merit to people who do not take a patriotic stance during our electorial process? Nontheless, "Lower the Voting Age" was a good adversary. Keeping an open mind and rereading their article, allowed

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