Voting Age

In class we discussed voting and effects of voting due to age. I feel that the voting age, being 18 is a good age because we have had time to develop views of our own, and have a pretty good stance on our beliefs. I think that if the voting age was lowered any more, people would not have the same experience as an older person would. I feel that at a younger age, many people are still basing their beliefs and views off of their parents or other older peers. I also do not think that the voting age should be raised because, if the age was higher i think that people would bring in the controversy of drafting in the military. These are people willing to give up their lives in combat, and they too should deserve the right to vote for their freedom.

Should the Government do more to help save the environment?

I believe that the Government should do more to help save the environment. The environment has been an issue that has not been voiced like it should be. There are so many environmental issues today, from the Texas oil spill, to global warming. I think that people should take more time to care for the environment, many people do not care but i feel that if they care about their lives, the environment might be something to consider. Our world today has many unvoiced problems, and our government should be the one initiating change. There are so many different little things everyone can do to help.I feel that many of us are lazy and aren't thinking about the consequences that could happen in the future do to our lack of respect of the earth .The Government can also do more things as well such as creating laws that regulate how we treat our earth, and use our resources.