Should American voters have to pass a test to vote? (Details )
Much has been made of Trump and his qualifications. Rightly so, but the qualifications are pretty much as low as it gets.
@NerdyKeith had a thread about the presidential candidate’s stipulations.
What about voters?
You lose your right to vote if you go to prison. I assume that the government doubts your judgement , and that’s why you lose your vote.
Why shouldn’t a voter be expected to pass a test about the candidates, and /or how the government works, world issues, agendas of each candidate etc.
I ask because I have a strong feeling that many voters were ill informed (on both sides.)
If they wanted to vote, they would be forced to be aware of what they were voting for /against.
You have to sign waivers to make sure you’re aware of your rights,and that of others in most large scale business transactions, like renting/buying a car, buying/renting a home, renting a damn kayak.
Electing the leader of the most powerful, important nation in the world requires only that you haven’t died, or been incarcerated by 18….
Really?
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