Youth vote ‘will shape future of Scotland’
- Dumbarton Celt
More desperate measures from a government failing to get its messages across.
- The Diplomat
So we’ll give 16 and 17- year-olds a vote simply on the basis of residency, but deny those who have been forced to work elsewhere in the UK, even though they were born and raised here?
- Derryboy
Advertisement
Hide AdAdvertisement
Hide AdThere has never been a better generation of young people in Scotland – they are better educated and more aware. It is no coincidence that the creative and educated people in Scotland are in favour of independence.
- Fittiebeach
These are the actions of a desperate SNP, knowing full well that its only chance of convincing more people to vote for separation is to target the most vulnerable and impressionable.
- Aberdeen
Three local high schools in my area showed No votes in mock referendums.
- Clueless Davie
I can picture it now – Braveheart being broadcast in schools and colleges the day before the referendum.
- Toastrack
There are plenty of people aged over 18 who don’t have the brains to be trusted to vote on Scotland’s future. The idea of including 16 and 17-year-olds is totally ludicrous.
- Alternative (High Octane) Fuel Head
Children aged 16 who are marrying and having children are likely to be feral and educated to a very low standard.
- Naechance
I’m 48 years old. When am I getting a vote on the EU?
- Edinburgh100