Professor Lott Makes a Good Point

Should 18-22 year old college students be allowed to vote?

The article he links to discusses how the brains of people in my age group aren't fully developed, we're not able to think rationally etc. etc. Of course they're using this "research" to explain their support for a bill that would prohibit students from carrying guns on college campuses.

Mr. Lott brings up a good point. If we're not "developed" enough to make sound judgments regarding carrying a weapon of self-defense are we also not able to make informed decisions at the ballot box?

If our brains aren't developed enough to make sound judgment calls then why even bother having "institutions of higher learning." I find what they're saying about my age group highly insulting.

Hell, if what they're saying is the case I suppose I'll see Democrats introducing bills raising the age for driving, voting, drinking, smoking, enlisting in the military etc.... you know, since we're all so incapable of making good decisions. Maybe they can even amend the law so that we're not even legally considered "adults" untill age 23.