[quote=briansd1]We just need more young people to vote as soon as they turn 18.

I believe the Occupy movement will cause more young folks to vote next year.

We need a permanent shift to more young people voting.[/quote]
Do you really mean that Brian?

You’re suggesting that we should have society’s decision making skewed towards the opinions of those least-experienced, with the least amount of skin in the game, many who likely have zero savings and negative net worth?

What kind of historical perspective or perspective on human nature does an 18 year old have? What familiarity might they have with the concept of risk, or unintended consequences.

These folks would be biased towards “just blow it all up”. What do they care? If you have negative net worth, and zero property, then resetting the system is a win for you.

I wonder what we’d get if you got your wish Brian. Fortunately, it’s probably not something we have to worry about, unless we start putting polling places inside the “medicinal” marijuana dispensaries.