Reply #8: minors cannot donate [View All]

[liberalcapitalist]

Reason: The wealthy were using their children to circumvent campaign finance laws. For example, a husband could donate the maximum $1000 for himself, his wife, and his two kids; $4000 total. But the problem is that when they made this rule, they also upped the limit to $2000. Now that rich guy could just donate $2000 for him, $2000 for his wife; $4000 total, the same. Meanwhile YOUNG PEOPLE ARE SHUT OUT OF POLITICS. I think young people should be allowed to vote, but under 18 should have a lower allowance level-- maybe $100 or $200 max? This way, it is more reasonable that the person would be dedicating their own money.