Adding Reply Archived Topic: It will not be bumped to the top of the forum. Topic Should there be some kind of a test before you can vote? Membername   Not a member? Sign Up Free (takes 20 seconds) Password   Forgotten your password? Post Font: Verdana Arial Black Georgia Comic Sans Impact   Size: Tiny Normal Big Huge   Color: Default Dark Red Red Orange Brown Green Olive Cyan Blue Dark Blue Indigo Black [ Check Spelling ] [ Post Preview ] [ LiveTags ] FAQ Keyword Search: Post Options Favorites Manager Notify me of new replies to this topic by email Notify me of new replies to this topic by private message Original Post dramaqueenxoxo Posted at 12:34 pm on Dec. 17, 2008 I am usually very liberal and believe in freedom of speech but looking around at my peers I can't stand the fact that in a years time they will be able  to vote. In my media studies class last week only two students (including myself) knew what an MP was... I was the only person who knew who the MP for my area is. How can people who don't even know those simple things vote on who will run our bloody country? Almost all of my year group have no idea of current political events and what people do know, they've got from glancing at the Metro once a week.   There should be some test when you register to vote...

Replies Haylin Flyer Posted at 4:48 pm on Dec. 19, 2008 A test to vote? We might as well say that anyone with an IQ underneath 130 should be executed. I believe someone should come up with a system of government in which this problem is resolved. We have to be fair, but we also need to know what's best for the country. dramaqueenxoxo Posted at 12:16 pm on Dec. 18, 2008 Quote: from uWhiteMage at 7:25 am on Dec. 18, 2008 Why don't we just line up soldiers and have the beat the hell out of anyone who looks like the might vote for the wrong parties based on their ignorance of the government?   There used to be tests to vote, it kept blacks out of the polls.   I know... but I'm hoping that a country can learn from its mistakes. uWhiteMage Posted at 11:25 pm on Dec. 17, 2008 Why don't we just line up soldiers and have the beat the hell out of anyone who looks like the might vote for the wrong parties based on their ignorance of the government? There used to be tests to vote, it kept blacks out of the polls. obvious child Posted at 10:03 pm on Dec. 17, 2008 Quote: from Miden at 10:49 am on Dec. 17, 2008   Racist...how? immigrants from Mexico would be much less likely to know about American government or procedures, and would thus not be declared qualified to vote in the American elections. I'm not sure this matters. If you don't exactly know how the government works, but if you understand the platform of a candidate, does that mean you aren't qualified to vote? I bet you the vast majority of Americans don't understand the finer points of how their government operates, a county, state or federal level. Most accountants don't even understand their own state's CAFR. Don't even start on the regular folk. A test in general is in theory not a bad idea. The problem is what goes on the test and whole controls the content. Farow3x3 Posted at 1:03 pm on Dec. 17, 2008 you have an interesting suggestion blackbandaid Posted at 1:00 pm on Dec. 17, 2008 Quote: from Miden at 9:49 am on Dec. 18, 2008 Quote: from blackbandaid at 2:38 pm on Dec. 17, 2008 Quote: from Miden at 9:37 am on Dec. 18, 2008 Democrats would never let that happen. The Democratic ticket thrives off of the mexican immigration vote and passing an act like that would cut a big hole in the liberal demographic.    Way to be a fucking racist.   Racist...how? immigrants from Mexico would be much less likely to know about American government or procedures, and would thus not be declared qualified to vote in the American elections. Its called facts...Its usually better to know what your talking about before you make harsh claims against another person. If you dont, it usually just makes you look foolish. God you're smug. Your statement made the assumption that all Mexican immigrants would be too stupid to be allowed to vote if there were a test. It is true that they may not know much, if anything, about the American system. But that's not to say that they don't know what they want, or couldn't learn about their new countries system. I understand what you mean now. But what you said did sound racist. Miden Posted at 12:49 pm on Dec. 17, 2008 Quote: from blackbandaid at 2:38 pm on Dec. 17, 2008 Quote: from Miden at 9:37 am on Dec. 18, 2008 Democrats would never let that happen. The Democratic ticket thrives off of the mexican immigration vote and passing an act like that would cut a big hole in the liberal demographic.   Way to be a fucking racist. Racist...how? immigrants from Mexico would be much less likely to know about American government or procedures, and would thus not be declared qualified to vote in the American elections. Its called facts...Its usually better to know what your talking about before you make harsh claims against another person. If you dont, it usually just makes you look foolish. yellowsapphire Posted at 12:43 pm on Dec. 17, 2008 No, whilst I understand what you mean...and share the same frustrations, it starts getting a bit dodgy. In a democratic society, those who are of eligible age are allowed to vote. You start going against that and becoming corrupt if you add a test. Miden Posted at 12:40 pm on Dec. 17, 2008 Quote: from littlestoxie at 2:36 pm on Dec. 17, 2008 And thats the reason why bush was voted in for four years. Claiming stupidity and ignorance is a very easy shot to take at Americans. It doesn't take much, if any, knowledge or intellect. Congratulations. blackbandaid Posted at 12:38 pm on Dec. 17, 2008 Quote: from Miden at 9:37 am on Dec. 18, 2008 Democrats would never let that happen. The Democratic ticket thrives off of the mexican immigration vote and passing an act like that would cut a big hole in the liberal demographic. Way to be a fucking racist. roryboy Posted at 12:38 pm on Dec. 17, 2008 Almost everyone I talked to previous to the election here, thought the president runs the economy, it is frustrating. The least they could do is have an understanding of the Constitution I would think. Miden Posted at 12:37 pm on Dec. 17, 2008 Democrats would never let that happen. The Democratic ticket thrives off of the mexican immigration vote and passing an act like that would cut a big hole in the liberal demographic.   Littlestoxie Posted at 12:36 pm on Dec. 17, 2008 And thats the reason why bush was voted in for four years. roflfuckyou Posted at 12:36 pm on Dec. 17, 2008 YES PEOPLE SHOULD GET TESTED ON IF THEY EVER KNOW WHAT VOTING IS. Like 900 people I talked to said they ticked random boxes. blackbandaid Posted at 12:35 pm on Dec. 17, 2008 I don't think there should be a test. But there should be a compulsory class where you learn all about politics and the voting/political system. 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