Teenagers are among those running for seats on their local council, after the candidacy age was lowered from 21.
Thirteen English councils have candidates aged 18 to 21 standing in the 3 May elections, following changes to the Electoral Administration Act.
What the hell is going on?
Don't get me wrong, I'm all for the younger generation getting involved in politics, but should we really consider voting someone into a position of power and responsibility who has very little life experience and a certain amount of immaturity?
I'm not being ageist here, God knows we've left the next generation with a massive job of fixing the environment and society, but entrusting this responsibility to someone so young?
Friday, April 06, 2007
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