But we don't trust youth who do that because no youth do! At 16 you barely even touch on the things you said- at 18 you do; hence the voting age

But really when you are older you at least have a broader sense of the country you live in- does an 8 year old know about issues in their country?

Are you saying the generation that changed the world didn't look at our world our ancestors shaped it and they fought to give us a country where we at least can vote. Not to be snippy but I just don't understand your point of view

I'm just trying to figure out what age you are thinking, because certain ages, and personally most below 18 would be out of the question. I mean lowering the voting age to 17 -okay but one year doesn't make a big difference.

that is a good point, because I saw the results from our student vote and a lot of kids voted communist (in Ontario) and other random parties just for the heck of it. At 18 people are past the party and bad ass way of life and are looking to the future (for the most part) I'm 14 and am pretty much on the same page. Canada is one of the most free countries in the world and yet some people still complain! We should be thankful-USA and Canada

What you're saying is not something we can just snap our fingers and do! The govt. can't just do that. Besides 18 is an appropriate age- students can drive alone, own there own home and be in university so I think the currently voting age is appropriate- there also is student vote, which is the experience for youth

Clarifying: Like I said below influential doesn't mean being the only agnostic or other things like that. I mean people that influenced the world the most, like Churchill or Stalin. People who, since 1900's have done something during their rule that is remembered and notable.

By influence I mean impact on the country people and the world like Mandela impacted South Africa

Not to show off my faith but in the sense of being proud of being Catholic I'll say; when I pray to God it helps. He has guided me, and has answered my prayers. Quite frankly, why debate about prayers, because while they do work for the faithful, the people who don't believe can't really connect, so obviously they have no actual opinion to place here. sadly they have no one to guide them; they've never prayed. I pray for them, and other good Catholics, Christian and other people should too; they need it

It doesn't matter to me, were all people. But just wondering why you're pic is of a person of black skin?

I usually stay out of them too, but as a Christian-Catholic, I had to add my input. I can't answer you question about the Bible, but some people can.

He is good he gave us all we have, family, earth, life, faith!

We have to thank him for that; hence the purpose of prayer

I'm with you. At least some people have faith these days. God is good? Amen to that.

The point of being in jail is loosing some freedom fro the crime you committed. Voting would defy the purpose. What would it matter anyways, maybe if they got out, if they do, they could. too bad for them

If you study abroad, it expands you're knowledge, and you grow outside of school; ir would be a cultural exchange and a great place to learn about what the rest of the world has to offer. I plan to do it

I don't understand why everyone is arguing about a flippin' motto, have you seen some of the other ones from around the world?

That sort of makes sense. I would never want to say prayers of another religion. Even though I go to a Catholic school and we pray, I still pray silently when I want, and that should go for the kids in Florida, they can pray when they want if they want. The billl just doesn't make sense to me

Not a conservative? Had to throw that in didn't you. It figures, but it doesn't even make sense

Well, I'm from Canada so we have catholic schools that aren't private. The christians will be overturned but does this bill include prayers of all religions? In the case of the usa, Christians or any religious will have to go to private schools for religious teachings. I'm happy with our catholic schools!

I agree. He was a good man who seemed to have had a positive outlook on things. RIP

I am just wondering if you're talking about public or private schools in this debate....

My examples would be murderers, rapists, gang members, etc serving only a few years and then walking the street. That bothers me. Did the crime, do the time

BTW-Jack Layton was the opposition, partially the reason why I added this argument. Even though he is deceased he seemed like he a positive outlook on things, and he could have been a great leader. I don't know about Nycole Turmel, but Jack is the man I'm talking about!

That makes sense and I agree. School is for learning, and if people can''t wait a few hours to play on an Ipod, than they need to learn the technology isn't everything. Wahtaver happened to the art of conversation anyways?