Sir, – If the (other) constitutional referendum is passed on May 22nd and a whole new generation is encouraged to “run” for the presidency, the resulting exercise may reduce the levels of obesity among the young.
On a serious note, I intend to vote Yes because a young candidate will encourage earlier participation by Ireland’s youth in its democratic processes. A 21-year-old candidate may have little chance of electoral success, but will certainly be noticed by his or her peers.
Of course not everyone will be delighted at the notion of tens of thousands of extra youngsters turning up at the ballot box on that day. – Yours, etc,
LIAM STENSON,
Knocknacarra, Galway.
Sir, – If 21 gets to be the new 35, how long will it take for 18 to become the new 21? – Yours, etc,
MICHELE SAVAGE,
Dublin 12.