Should pensioners have the right to vote?

[Bozza]

Do most of them really have a clue what is going on?

 

[Tony Meolas Loan Spell]

Lolz

But YES

 

[severnside gull]

Admittedly I knew more about what was happening in the world when I was in the nick but.............................................

 

[El Sid]

Yes - until they show signs of dribbling.

Does that mean Dobbie can't vote?

 

[Beach Hut]

Can a moderator use the search function ?

 

[Thunder Bolt]

Can a moderator use the search function ?

Searching for pensioners wouldn't reveal a similar (but not the same) thread about prisoners.

 

[Butch Willykins]

Only Male Pensioners surely....

 

[Triggaaar]

Searching for pensioners wouldn't reveal a similar (but not the same) thread about prisoners.

Eh?

 

[skipper734]

Fair point. I will give up MY vote, if you; lets say double my pension and link it to inflation AND leave all the other goodies in place.

 

[Chesney Christ]

Do most of them really have a clue what is going on?

Yes. The Daily Mail tells them EXACTLY what is going on.

 

[Aadam]

Assuming you mean state pension age, which is currently different for men and women I would say it was unfair to restrict. Pensioners are impacted by governments as much as the rest of us. More so in some scenarios so I would say it would be daft to impose a maximum voting age.

 

[banjo]

Cool story Bro.

 

[Seagull Stew]

I wouldn't go as far as to prevent all pensioners from voting. Maybe just those who are unlikely to be alive for the full duration of the incoming Government's term.

 

[Norman Baker suck my lozenge]

No they bloody well shouldn't!

 

[Dover]

Yes they should. I'll ask the Great Grand-daughter of Mrs. Pankhurst, who is still campaigning of equal rights today, and is an older person.

 

[Chesney Christ]

I wouldn't go as far as to prevent all pensioners from voting. Maybe just those who are unlikely to be alive for the full duration of the incoming Government's term.

Is this serious?

 

[The Oldman]

When I go to the polling station its full of old gits like me. Don't see many youngsters bothering. My view is that if you don't vote for one parliamentary election and the local elections during a five year period you lose the right to vote.

 

[bennibenj]

I would let them vote 100%

but would prevent them using public transport, driving on roads and being in shops during peak times (JOKE)

of course they should be able too

 

[HovaGirl]

No they bloody well shouldn't!

I'm a pensioner (almost). Would you deny me my right?

 

[getz]

Not all pensioners are dribbling idiots.Let's turn this question you pose around.? Should we give the vote to any 18-25 year old? Let us look at the underclass of this age. They have no comprehension or interest in world affairs apart from the latest smartphone orgetting bladdered on Saturday night.