Sixteen and 17-year-olds may be able to vote in the Scottish independence referendum. But should they? Continue reading the main story “Start Quote It's not just about capability. Young people rely on public services” End Quote Grant Costello MSYP, Scottish Youth Parliament (SYP) chair Votes at 16 is about accepting 16- and-17-year-olds are smart, rational, articulate people who should be seen as full citizens. We already accept 16-year-olds are able to make rational long-term decisions because we allow them to work full-time, join the Army, and pay tax. I don't think you can argue young people are able to take the decision to choose to get married or to have children, but...
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