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I have quite a lot of evidence actually (Brexit voting, discussions with older generations, word of mouth, voting patterns at this election...). Most of it is highlighted in the rest of the post, which you clearly failed to read. Then again maybe you're just not paying attention to the world...

Ex-teacher so I've seen how politically savvy young people can be. I'm also a man with grandparents and a man who is willing to talk to people of all ages about their views. Honestly, I'm not saying that all over 65s are only interested in their pension and the NHS, but a large majority are...

I think many around that age vote based on ideals as they're generally unaffected by life's many concerns. Really, many of them vote for what they believe to be the best future, unabashed by societies many faults. I envy them that ignorant bliss and wish I could vote with such hope. FYI, an...

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Sensible idea. At least most of our politicians wouldn't hen be allowed to vote.

This is a joke, right? Next you'll be telling me that anyone who is over retirement age shouldn't be able to vote as they're too stupid, xenophobic, racist, naive, ignorant (etc etc) to understand the modern world. Just for the record, the age of voting isn't the issue. The issue is the system...