I understand that your comments are partly in jest
Nope, 100% serious.
It's wrong because voting is an inherent citizenship right; it cannot be made...
I agree completely. In no way do I advocate any sort of qualification. That's a slippery slope the first step of which is incredibly steep.
What I'm advocating is that people self-select. I wish we could each reflect personally, and try to determine whether we really have the knowledge and understanding that's necessary to judge; and then honestly decide whether that the conclusion allows us to impose our thoughts on others.
The government enforces its policies, ultimately, by force and violence. If you're going to threaten someone (by way of the government) with force, you'd better be damned confident that there's a good reason to do so.
Nope, 100% serious.
It's wrong because voting is an inherent citizenship right; it cannot be made...
I agree completely. In no way do I advocate any sort of qualification. That's a slippery slope the first step of which is incredibly steep.
What I'm advocating is that people self-select. I wish we could each reflect personally, and try to determine whether we really have the knowledge and understanding that's necessary to judge; and then honestly decide whether that the conclusion allows us to impose our thoughts on others.
The government enforces its policies, ultimately, by force and violence. If you're going to threaten someone (by way of the government) with force, you'd better be damned confident that there's a good reason to do so.