Who should and should not be allowed to vote?

[Horace]

@catseye3 said in Who should and should not be allowed to vote?:

@horace said in Who should and should not be allowed to vote?:

You brought to bear your own considerable intelligence, and concluded that basic knowledge tests have nothing to do with intelligence,

I didn't quite say that. It takes intelligence to know about voting and how to find your way to the voting precinct, after all.

Or to procure ID, thus my point in opposition to yours. Though 'intelligence' is too specific for my point. Any requirement that correlates with any personal resource which might differ across groups is sufficient to allow for charges of racism.

Simple disagreement is sufficient, Horace. No need to leap immediately to the snark.

I agree, Cats. I think TNCR is in the throes of an immaturity crisis, and I am trying my best to change that.

[Mik]

I would prefer a test that shows that you have some understanding of the issues and candidates on the ballot itself.

[LuFins Dad]

@mik said in Who should and should not be allowed to vote?:

that you have some understanding of the issues and candidates on the ballot itself

There’s a letter next to the name. That’s all I need..

[Doctor Phibes]

Questions such as "Have you ever considered getting a man-bun?" and "Is a spray tan ever a good idea?" might be a bit less controversial. It would certainly weed out a significant bunch of people who, whilst not in and of themselves convicted felons, really ought to be locked up.

And if you want to encourage ethnic diversity, how about "Where are all the white women at?"

Another good one - "Why the hell do we spell colour like that?". A bit of a logistical challenge, which also would encourage people to research international matters.

Also, "Foreign Affairs. Are they a good idea?" could be quite thought-provoking for some.