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The discussion revolves around the philosophical argument regarding voting rights for children, exploring the inconsistencies in democratic principles related to age and intelligence. Participants analyze a passage that compares the historical denial of voting rights to marginalized groups with the current exclusion of children from voting.

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  • Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • The original post questions the logic behind denying children the right to vote, suggesting it parallels historical arguments against non-male, nonwhite voters.
  • Some participants argue that children will not vote, implying a practical consideration against their voting rights.
  • A participant provides a structured outline of premises and a potential conclusion related to the argument, indicating a philosophical approach to the topic.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing views on the practicality and implications of children voting, with some supporting the philosophical argument for inclusion and others questioning the likelihood of children participating in elections.

Contextual Notes

The discussion includes assumptions about intelligence and experience as criteria for voting rights, which remain unresolved. The implications of historical comparisons are also not fully explored.

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Readers interested in political philosophy, democratic theory, and the ethics of voting rights may find this discussion relevant.

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Can someone summarize the arguments in this passage using premises and conclusions.
I appreciate ANY feedback you can offer.
"Voting Rights for Children"
Passage
There is a gaping inconsistency in th logic of our democracy in denying children this fundamental democratic right. Many argue that children haven't the intelligence and experience to vote in a meaningful way. this argument was used years ago as a reason for denying non-male, nonwhite people the right to participate in elections. Nobody;s intelligence or experience is of more vlaue than someone else's. We all bring our own attribute to the ballot box whenwe select a candidate.
 
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children won't vote
 
(Note from MIH - this is an assignment the OP is working on for a course.)
 
P1. Non-male, nonwhite people were thought not to have ___ so they were denied the right to ___ [And non-male, nonwhite people participate in elections today.]

P2. Children cannot vote because ___

===>

[C. Children can be expected to ___ at some point in the future.]?
 
thank you
 

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