Should the recipient class be allowed a vote? (generation, brainwash, dictator)

[Metlakatla]

Originally Posted by alphamale

My definition of recipient class.

Never had a job.

Lived on the dole your entire life.

Like certain of our politicians then.

Constitutionally it wouldn't fly, sorry.

But then I'm wondering...how many people such as you describe actually do vote?

[theunbrainwashed]

Originally Posted by TempesT68

There goes the republican vote,...

Otherwise I think more realistically there should be a test on basic constitutional laws and political history to obtain a voter's card.

Or we don't have to do any of it, and just get rid of all handouts, including state grants and farm subsidies, and Medicare

[alphamale]

Originally Posted by TempesT68

There goes the republican vote,...

Otherwise I think more realistically there should be a test on basic constitutional laws and political history to obtain a voter's card.

How about a simple "who is the vice president" question.

obama would have lost about 1/2 of his voters.

Republicans would win 50 states if there were a civics test prior to voting.

[Visvaldis]

Originally Posted by alphamale

I completely understand that it is a constitutional right for every American citizen to vote, with notable exceptions.

That being said, is it time for a constitutional amendment taking that right away from people who have no skin in the game?

You missed your chance in the 14th Century! Before democracy and voting rights.

[hilgi]

Originally Posted by alphamale

I completely understand that it is a constitutional right for every American citizen to vote, with notable exceptions.

That being said, is it time for a constitutional amendment taking that right away from people who have no skin in the game?

If we followed the constitution and not majority dictate, we would not have people without skin in the game.

[tropolis]

Originally Posted by alphamale

How about a simple "who is the vice president" question.

obama would have lost about 1/2 of his voters.

Republicans would win 50 states if there were a civics test prior to voting.

no they wouldnt.

and your question is ridiculous. its saturday, watch basketball or something, or come up with something original that hasnt been posted 100 times.

[alphamale]

Originally Posted by Metlakatla

Like certain of our politicians then.

Constitutionally it wouldn't fly, sorry.

But then I'm wondering...how many people such as you describe actually do vote?

It depends on how many buses are available on election day.

[AnUnidentifiedMale]

Everyone who is a citizen should be allowed to vote, including prisoners and convicted felons. If you're a citizen of this country, you have a stake in its future, and the government should not be allowed to take that away, by any means.

[nightbird47]

Originally Posted by Metlakatla

Define recipient class.

I'm guessing that you mean welfare recipients.

I'm also guessing that under Constitutional Law, it wouldn't be possible to pass such an amendment without also including others who are paid with tax dollars.

I suppose you could describe it as the creation of an official and invisibly branded underclass. Another big step down that slippery slope to dictatorship.

I wish people would think of ALL the concequences of ideas they propose. Would this mean that when you lose your job you lose your right to vote when you get some kind of goverment aide to survive? I'm sure it would be a FAR broader measure than just welfare.

We seem to have a hatred of those who for Whatever reason have become poor as if it was all a deliberate act.

[majoun]

Originally Posted by AnUnidentifiedMale

Everyone who is a citizen should be allowed to vote, including prisoners and convicted felons. If you're a citizen of this country, you have a stake in its future, and the government should not be allowed to take that away, by any means.

The US and Britain are unique amongst democracies in not letting prisoners vote. This should be done away with. Many of the problems that exist in the US are fueled by low voter turnout. Increasing the number of voters would make for a healthier democratic republic.