Lesson in democracy

Doing what every parent living in a free democracy should be doing. It is a privilege, not a right.

Don't bother kid! No matter what you're going to vote, it's always wrong. Your parents should teach you that all politicians are idiots and can't be trusted.

It is a privilege, not a right. no if you live in a democracy and your taxes pay those that are meant to serve you the people then it should be every democratic adult citizens RIGHT to chose those to who lead them! If its only a previlage given by those in power then how is it any different than being a communist!?

it is a privilege, not a right

As a tax paying citizen, I beg to differ. Most modern democracies embrace the idea of the right to vote.

In Japan it's definitely a right guaranteed by Art 15 of the constitution. It can't be taken away without a constitutional amendment.

However, in some countries like America where millions of people are stripped of their entitlement to vote just because they have a criminal record, it's probably accurate to describe it as only a privilege.

Where's the sausage sizzle and cake stall?

However, in some countries like America where millions of people are stripped of their entitlement to vote just because they have a criminal record, it's probably accurate to describe it as only a privilege. then it may also be fair to say that the "land of the free" may not be as free as they state it is, comparing it to other democracies!?

Lesson in democracy or Lesson in Japanese apathy => vote same as your parent. you decide !

Lesson in a superficial democracy.

"And just think, when it is time for you to vote, people over 65 will so overwhelmingly outnumber your generation that it won't matter who you vote for, they'll all be ignoring your interests." OK, too cynical, but sadly that would be an accurate description of things for young people in this country.

The lesson is that it doesn't matter in Japan.

Caption; "I'm voting for that nice Abe chap, I hope you don't mind me screwing your future."

Has it always been a right for Japanese people? Respect it for what it is.