It was the very first step in destroying the country, it turned families against each other instead of unifying them like Marriage Did. Until then Families voted as a FAMILY with the Husband casting the vote for the FAMILY.
You alsoi had to OWN PROPERY to vote, if you have No Skin in the Game you have NO RIGHT to vote against those that do.
On my laptop at home I have a great quote from James Madison on this issue, I am sure someone here will post it, this is where I got it.
>> You also had to OWN PROPERTY to vote, if you have No Skin in the Game you have NO RIGHT to vote against those that do.
I wish we had that one back. As well, you should have to be a taxpayer (not an EIC whore) to vote. Or at least, everyone gets one vote, but those who own property and pay taxes get *extra* votes.