Plainly, the age at which a child passes from the nebulously defined period of adolescence into adulthood, is of the order of a Sorites paradox of vagueness, but, whilst this clearly represents an amusing diversion, the suggestion that a child of twelve should be allowed access to the polling booth is palpably absurd. Significantly, no one makes mention here of the importance of differentiation of self, or individuation, which generally occurs at around 24-25 years of age; one speaker correctly emphasises the importance of cerebral development, with maturation typically occurring at the age of 25, but this was not picked up clearly enough by the panel.
There is some perilous nonsense being discussed here, doubtless fuelled by fanciful left-wing dreams of sweeping to power and bulldozing civilisation into extinction. Lord help us!
Let us not despair, however, nor lose faith in the limitless promise of young people.
LJ
Lyndon @ Adonis Blue 