It is sobering to reflect that in this discussion many of the arguments raised in opposition are historical arguments which have been used to oppose the suffrage of women ("They'll only vote the way their husbands tell them to") and of racial minorities ("They're not well enough educated").

I basically feel that a ballot is owed any citizen sentient enough to ask for it (yes, including felons). I'm willing to compromise with an enfranchisement exam for people under 18. Demonstrate you can pass, say, the nationalization test, and you, too, can vote.