“For my money, no one who did NOT serve should either have the vote or be able to run for public office.”
‘I agree...Be nice if the CIC was required to have his combat ribbon.
It might slow down the rush to War.’
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It’s an interesting idea, and might have benefits beyond greater prudence in going to war. Since the viability of the nation state is up for grabs, e.g.,
http://www.d-n-i.net/creveld/the_fate_of_the_state.htm
a theme further developed in:
http://www.amazon.com/Rise-Decline-State-Martin-Creveld/dp/052165629X
it is a lively, i.e., more than merely academic, question how to determine eligibility for the franchise in whatever future polities develop out of the rubble of the ones we have grown up in, a question I was introduced to as a teenager by:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Starship_Troopers
Great.
Only women should be allowed to vote on issues relating to women.
And men only allowed for men’s issues.
And transgendered lesbians should only be allowed to vote for transgendered lesbian issues.
We’ll get right down to DNA differentiation, and ensure we only vote for issues relating to ourselves.
Those links are worth a bookmark...and a thread of their own. Thanks.