Voting age

Our Electoral Act records that only people of and over the age of 18 years may cast their votes. Reducing that age to 16 years would ensure that even more young voters are able to ensure the democratic process is thoroughly scrutinised.

Moreover, it is the youth of our country who will suffer a huge rise in temperature, and some will be forced out of their homes, once they are adults and have the dosh to buy themselves a home (Herald, September 27).

The Green Party and its main global warming advocate, Golriz Ghahraman, are pushing for an amendment to our Electoral Act so 16-year-olds are able to vote. So why are some senior politicians opposed to the change?

Brian Collins, Petone.