Voting Age

Voting Eligibility should not be determined by age. I know hundreds of people under 18 who are much better to vote smarter than most voters and I've seen thousands of people who are over 18 and eligible to vote, but don't make educated decisions. How can one deny that a sophomore in high school who makes a perfect score on the SAT is much smarter than a 45-year-old man who abused his wife and almost failed high school? I think we should live in a different kind of a democracy. If we could ensure that the test-makers truly knew the proper code of morals and ethics and wisdom, then we could have them make tests or something, which people would have the right to take up to once a month. Once someone completes the level 1 test, they will acheive the right to vote on very minor issues and will have the right of independence from a guardian if they so choose. At the next level above that, which some people may reach by the age of 12 and many will never reach, people will have rights about equal to the rights our citizens have today, excluding the ability to hold a position related to law and federal executive offial positions. At the third level, most every right should be availiable, except running for a major federal position (like prsident). The fourth level, the highest, would include people who design the methods of advancing to new levels and would include national and world head leaders.

I would go into more depth, but I have not the time to compose a full and proper essay at the moment.

Although I agree with the sentiment expressed, I can't fathom the thought of the goverment passing such judgements. Best ti just lower the voting age to 14. Surely, you don't expect that seven year olds should be alloswed to vote?