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To: rightwingintelligentsia
I wouldn't have a problem with this approach at all. In fact, a very strong case can be made that this is exactly how an orderly democratic society MUST function.

The definition of "property" might have to be expanded to include other assets beyond the traditional land holdings that were used in the early days of this country to determine eligibility, but I have no problem with the general idea that only people with $X (whatever that number may be) in personal assets should be allowed to vote.

13 posted on 12/01/2010 1:55:37 PM PST by Alberta's Child ("If you touch my junk, I'm gonna have you arrested.")
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To: Alberta's Child
but I have no problem with the general idea that only people with $X (whatever that number may be) in personal assets should be allowed to vote.

You would be excluding much of the younger active duty military....

19 posted on 12/01/2010 1:58:11 PM PST by hoyt-clagwell (5:00 AM Gym Crew)
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To: Alberta's Child

“...no problem with the general idea that only people with $X (whatever that number may be) in personal assets should be allowed to vote.”

Brilliant. I propose that everyone whose net worth is more than yours be allowed to vote. Those at or below your level should be excluded.

Now start squealing.


70 posted on 12/01/2010 3:03:21 PM PST by cydcharisse (`)
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