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Should you have to pass a test to vote?

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Nov 23, 2011 11:17 AM
I realize the left will never let this happen because that would eliminate their entire voting base, but if people can't understand the basics of the economy, the United States, and the constitution, they shouldn't be allowed to have a say in the future of America.

Thoughts?
Nov 23, 2011 11:17am
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Nov 23, 2011 11:20 AM
No.

Hope this helps.
Nov 23, 2011 11:20am
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Nov 23, 2011 11:21 AM
Both sides would fail any test of that sort anymore.

Regardless of how fucking dumb you are, you should have the right to vote. You should have to prove who you are with photo ID, though.
Nov 23, 2011 11:21am
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Nov 23, 2011 11:23 AM
ts1227;984980 wrote:Both sides would fail any test of that sort anymore.

Regardless of how ****ing dumb you are, you should have the right to vote. You should have to prove who you are with photo ID, though.
Do you really want to live in a country where dumb people make decisions?

10 questions. Must get 7 out of 10 correct, if you are a registered Republican or Independent. 3 out of 10 correct if you are a Democrat. I just fixed America.
Nov 23, 2011 11:23am
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Nov 23, 2011 11:26 AM
wow you're an idiot.
Nov 23, 2011 11:26am
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Nov 23, 2011 11:28 AM
I voted.
Nov 23, 2011 11:28am
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Nov 23, 2011 11:30 AM
Commander of Awesome;984992 wrote:wow you're an idiot.
This.^^^^
However I do think you should have to be a contributing member of society
Nov 23, 2011 11:30am
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Nov 23, 2011 11:34 AM
<O:pHow about this:

Legal / Authorized Driver Licenses (non-drive exempt)
Social Security Card
Copy Birth Certificate
W-2 of the past or present year

If anyone of the above is not present at time of voting &#8230; you can't vote.
Nov 23, 2011 11:34am
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Nov 23, 2011 11:38 AM
kill whitey!
Nov 23, 2011 11:38am
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Nov 23, 2011 11:44 AM
Commander of Awesome;984992 wrote:wow you're an idiot.
Calling somebody an idiot while failing to use proper capitalization and punctuation.





Ironic.
Nov 23, 2011 11:44am
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Nov 23, 2011 11:46 AM
Commander of Awesome;984992 wrote:wow you're an idiot.
So you prefer to have dumb people have a say in shaping America? I just want to protect this country from the idiots pushing for legislation that is detrimental to this country in the long run. If you can't locate Oklahoma on a map, then you shouldn't be voting. If you don't know what diminishing returns are, you shouldn't be voting. If you can't balance a checkbook, you shouldn't be voting. If you can't name the amendment that protects the right to bear arms, you shouldn't be voting.

That's all I'm trying to say.
Nov 23, 2011 11:46am
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Nov 23, 2011 11:48 AM
Pick6;985008 wrote:Calling somebody an idiot while failing to use proper capitalization and punctuation.


Ironic.
A bandwagon cowboys fan trying to make fun of someone and failing for punctuation while using incorrect punctuation, now that's hilarious.
Nov 23, 2011 11:48am
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Nov 23, 2011 11:50 AM
sleeper;985012 wrote:So you prefer to have dumb people have a say in shaping America? I just want to protect this country from the idiots pushing for legislation that is detrimental to this country in the long run. If you can't locate Oklahoma on a map, then you shouldn't be voting. If you don't know what diminishing returns are, you shouldn't be voting. If you can't balance a checkbook, you shouldn't be voting. If you can't name the amendment that protects the right to bear arms, you shouldn't be voting.

That's all I'm trying to say.
Where's the state capital and multiplication table quiz? Lot more to voting and having a voice than being able to measure up to your standard of intelligence. Typical smug idiot.
Nov 23, 2011 11:50am
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Nov 23, 2011 11:52 AM
Barely half of the population votes in Presidential election as is, and its a much lower percentage in the low income areas. Low income areas with a lot of immigrants are probably the ones who wouldn't pass your test anyway so you're really just wasting your time.
Nov 23, 2011 11:52am
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Nov 23, 2011 1:21 PM
sleeper;984976 wrote:I realize the left will never let this happen because that would eliminate their entire voting base, but if people can't understand the basics of the economy, the United States, and the constitution, they shouldn't be allowed to have a say in the future of America.

Thoughts?
No, but you should have to be white, male, at least 21, and a property owner :rolleyes:
Nov 23, 2011 1:21pm
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Nov 23, 2011 1:21 PM
Commander of Awesome;985022 wrote:Barely half of the population votes in Presidential election as is, and its a much lower percentage in the low income areas. Low income areas with a lot of immigrants are probably the ones who wouldn't pass your test anyway so you're really just wasting your time.
Thia may be true but lets put our foot on their necks :D
Nov 23, 2011 1:21pm
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Nov 23, 2011 1:22 PM
Al Bundy;985125 wrote:No, but you should have to be white, male, at least 21, and a property owner :rolleyes:
and CCW carrier mofo:D
Nov 23, 2011 1:22pm
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Nov 23, 2011 1:26 PM
sleeper;984987 wrote:Do you really want to live in a country where dumb people make decisions?
Well thats why the founding fathers didn't want us to have a say in the presidency
Nov 23, 2011 1:26pm
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Con_Alma

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Nov 23, 2011 1:39 PM
Nope.
Nov 23, 2011 1:39pm
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Nov 23, 2011 1:49 PM
Yep.

/reverse_alma'd
Nov 23, 2011 1:49pm
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gut

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Nov 23, 2011 1:51 PM
Really, you have to pass a written and driving test to get your license, but you don't even have to be able to read to vote.
Nov 23, 2011 1:51pm
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Nov 23, 2011 1:52 PM
gut;985151 wrote:Really, you have to pass a written and driving test to get your license, but you don't even have to be able to read to vote.

One is viewed as a right, the other a privilege.
Nov 23, 2011 1:52pm
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Nov 23, 2011 1:53 PM
I think you should have to pass a test to vote.
Nov 23, 2011 1:53pm
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gut

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Nov 23, 2011 2:00 PM
ts1227;985153 wrote:One is viewed as a right, the other a privilege.
I have the right to own a gun. I still am subject to a background check, have to answer some basic questions, and can have that right taken away (for non-felony related reasons), and I'm not sure if some states require certain safety courses.

The dumbing down of the electorate has led to a dumbing down of debates and campaigning. I fail to see how that is productive and beneficial to our country.
Nov 23, 2011 2:00pm
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Con_Alma

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Nov 23, 2011 2:05 PM
gut;985163 wrote:I have the right to own a gun. I still am subject to a background check, have to answer some basic questions, and can have that right taken away (for non-felony related reasons), and I'm not sure if some states require certain safety courses.

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Those requirements are to purchase and register a new gun. Isn't it legal to buy a gun from your neighbor and own it? Does it then have to be registered to you?

Maybe LJ can answer my questions.
Nov 23, 2011 2:05pm