Twitter poll: To empower Africa's youthful population, the voting age should be: http://www.theguardian.com/global-development/poverty-matters/2011/feb/09/africa-youth-lower-voting-age-16 …
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@calestous yes! So perhaps we can ask that first. We can do the poll. How many young people understand their constitutions.? -
@mjamme That argument was used to deny blacks the vote in the US -
@calestous be realistic,@mjamme is talking of political awareness&u throw back oppression due to racism?please! -
@twendekavune Political education is important for all ages. But can't be a pre-condition for expanding voting rights@mjamme -
@calestous tend to disagree- I think if we can educate our youth about politics, they will vote. Most don't know why they do@twendekavune -
@mjamme A lot of adults have same problem. So they vote for tribe or bribe. Political education is key for all voters@twendekavune -
@calestous true,&thats the dishonesty of leaders in kenya 2dy,dnt care fr citizenry o/wise civil education would be top on agenda@mjamme -
@twendekavune The dishonesty argument should apply to all voters then, not just new ones@mjamme - 16 more replies
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@calestous@mjamme is it a sin that we have in our midst a population born after dec63 to whom that dates mean nothing?Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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