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To: 2ndDivisionVet
The original intent of the Constitution required property ownership to vote. I'm not so sure I'd be that strict, as there are non-property owners (e.g., a lot of retired people) who should vote. HOWEVER, I do think you should be required to pass a current events test to vote. Perhaps ten questions given while you're waiting in line. The questions would be random from a of, say, 50 questions.

I'd be happy to draft the questions.

5 posted on 12/07/2010 9:11:00 PM PST by econjack (Some people are as dumb as soup.)
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To: econjack
Opps...

The questions would be random from a of, say, 50 questions.

The questions would be random from a pool of, say, 50 questions.

8 posted on 12/07/2010 9:13:06 PM PST by econjack (Some people are as dumb as soup.)
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To: econjack

I think a basic civics test, given every 10 years to citizens who wish to vote, should be the deciding factor, I don’t care how unfair some people think it is, if you don’t understand the constitution and the limits placed on our government you shouldn’t be allowed to vote.


22 posted on 12/07/2010 9:29:29 PM PST by calex59
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To: econjack
I think you should be required to have some ownership in the country. You should own property, stocks or bonds, a business, or be a member of the military.
29 posted on 12/07/2010 9:37:11 PM PST by kara37
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To: econjack
I would definitely support a civics test to qualify to vote.
Too many ignoramus's who haven't a clue what they're even voting for could end up putting us into slavery to the state.
36 posted on 12/07/2010 9:45:35 PM PST by Bullish
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To: econjack

“I’d be happy to draft the questions.”

Draft them and put them up. Lets see how we do.


58 posted on 12/08/2010 3:44:48 AM PST by TalBlack
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