Note: in Canada, with our parliamentary system of government, the current leader of the ruling party has contacted the governor general to call for an election, and I realized that I had another subject for a haiku in my series until I finish up some longer pieces. Should the age be lowered to 16 in my country? It is the age of consent, so...why not?
And just one final thing:
Please don't ask about whom I'm voting for.
- K.D.
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Canada votes in five weeks!
Let's let them all in...
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16? Not for it based on how I was at that age, influenced by friends family trying to make people happy and …oh yeah I was 16. I knew it all then but realize I knew little. Too much power for idealistic beliefs
Wow. In the states the only thing you can do at 16 is begin driving (with supervision).
I always think it's a bit weird you can't vote until 18 but you can drive (at 17 in the UK) and join the armed forces. If you're legally considered an adult at 16 then you should be able to vote. Well done Kendall.
Great haiku.
I say lower the age!
Very Nice
Fab story ♦️🙏🙏🙏