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What are you talking about? All such tests were abolished by the Civil Rights Act of 1965. The SC struck down all state voting tests as a result. Don't take my word for it--look it up.
So? Why can't one argue to change the status quo?
The OP is arguing that it would be beneficial if passing this test were a requirement for voting.
Why don't you present an argument as to why it should not - if you disagree?
What are you talking about? All such tests were abolished by the Civil Rights Act of 1965. The SC struck down all state voting tests as a result. Don't take my word for it--look it up.
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 is not the Constitution.
And the Constitution nowhere bans state or even federal voting qualification tests.
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And why would the common voter need to know this detail?:
Understanding political factions in nations such as Iraq helps voters make intelligent voting decisions based on foriegn policy.
Do you really want someone voting who thinks that Saddam Hussein was supported by Israel - or Hamas?
Knowing what the Baath Party is and how they relate to other political groups in Iraq also demonstrates a general awareness of life on the planet outside ones personal bubble of air - which is something that all voters should possess.
And why would the common voter need to know this detail?:
This was taken off the site the OP got the test off of:
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Traditional Values
The values, customs, conventions, and norms of the Judeo-Christian tradition inform and guide a free society.Without such ordinances, society induces its decay by embracing a relativism that rejects an objective moral order.
"The values, customs, conventions, and norms of the Judeo-Christian tradition inform and guide a free society.Without such ordinances, society induces its decay by embracing a relativism that rejects an objective moral order."
Little things like that don't matter to the OP. He has a pretty specific agenda.
You're new here; you'll learn.
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Theocracy with only white christian (excuse me, catholic) males voting, IIRC.
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Learned some things I need to learn!!
