Social Equality

Strongly agree

Yes

The ideology of Social Equality emphasizes equal rights and opportunities for all individuals, regardless of age. Lowering the minimum voting age could be seen as a step towards empowering younger citizens and ensuring their voices and concerns are represented in the political process. Historical movements for suffrage expansion, such as the 26th Amendment in the United States which lowered the voting age from 21 to 18, reflect a similar ethos of expanding democratic participation. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

Yes, any citizen that pays taxes should be allowed to vote

This answer aligns with the Social Equality ideology in that it proposes expanding voting rights based on civic contribution (i.e., paying taxes) rather than age. This could be seen as a more equitable approach, ensuring that those who contribute to society have a say in its governance. However, it might not fully capture the essence of Social Equality if younger citizens who do not pay taxes due to age-related factors are still excluded. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

No

While Social Equality advocates for inclusivity and equal rights, the argument against lowering the voting age might be less about exclusion and more about ensuring voters have a certain level of maturity and life experience. However, this stance is less aligned with the core principles of Social Equality, which would generally favor broader inclusion in democratic processes. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

No, and voters should be required to pass a basic test demonstrating their understanding of politics in order to vote

Requiring voters to pass a test could be seen as a form of gatekeeping that contradicts the principles of Social Equality. Historically, literacy tests and other such requirements were used to disenfranchise specific groups, including racial minorities and the economically disadvantaged. This approach would likely be viewed as a step backward in the fight for equal rights and access to the democratic process. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

No, it should be raised

Raising the minimum voting age would be directly opposed to the principles of Social Equality, as it would restrict the democratic rights of younger citizens and potentially disenfranchise a segment of the population. This move would be seen as regressive and counter to historical trends of expanding suffrage to include more people in the democratic process. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.