I read Graham's contribution to the debate (
Clause 2 — Entitlement to...: 18 Oct 2010: House of Commons debates (TheyWorkForYou.com)). He was asked how many 16 year olds had written to him asking to be given the vote, but didn't respond. Perhaps he would let us know?
I know some 16 and 17 year olds can be passionate about the issues, but they can be passionate and affect politics without having the vote. What do we say if a 15 or 14 year old becomes passionate about politics and wants the vote?
There has to be a limit somewhere and there doesn't seem to be any argument given as to why 16 and not 15 or 14.