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kimbutgar

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25. I think there should be a 10 question test everyone should take to vote and must pass at least 70%

Sun Jul 22, 2018, 01:14 PM

Jul 2018

Naturalized citizens know more about our government than native born. The potus probably couldnt pass this test and citizenship knowledge is important to continued our democracy. One is provided with material to study like you do with a drivers license.

Of course there should be exceptions. If you have been a citizen with an active voting record say for 10 years than you are exempt. I would bet all those new twitler voters would have flunked that test big time in 2016. Voting is a right but one should also take it as a privilege to live in this democracy.

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This message was self-deleted by its author [View all] LuckyCharms Jul 2018 OP

no. eShirl Jul 2018 #1

It sure sounds like a poll tax, exp. in Red States, where they don't want civics-minded people. TheBlackAdder Jul 2018 #59

It kinda does. And what about red or blue state non-readers who otherwise qualify as voters? ancianita Jul 2018 #100

Should be required in High School in order to graduate katmondoo Jul 2018 #2

Agreed. n/t LuckyCharms Jul 2018 #21

I second that. fierywoman Jul 2018 #71

I second your second. Glamrock Jul 2018 #130

And I'm right behind you pandr32 Jul 2018 #134

It is in Maryland.............. mrmpa Jul 2018 #78

+ struggle4progress Jul 2018 #80

One person one vote, unimpeded. beachbum bob Jul 2018 #3

Per what source please? LuckyCharms Jul 2018 #4

source of what THAT WAS THE US POLICY FOR setting up democracies beachbum bob Jul 2018 #104

No. n/t demmiblue Jul 2018 #5

That amounts to a literacy test like that forced upon Black people in the south. madaboutharry Jul 2018 #6

No it wouldn't. LuckyCharms Jul 2018 #9

Yes it would. madaboutharry Jul 2018 #13

Theoretically, accommodations could be made for people with disabilities LuckyCharms Jul 2018 #16

Oh FFS.. Repigs are getting their jollies making people get driver's licenses and state ids to vote. Hassin Bin Sober Jul 2018 #65

No...I'm not sure where you got that. n/t LuckyCharms Jul 2018 #68

That is exactly what the GOP is doing.Where there is a "state ID" option at the DMV, GOP closes... Hekate Jul 2018 #90

I don't think any municipality can be totally prepared for all disabilities nor should it be a ... SWBTATTReg Jul 2018 #107

yes it would. even if it's not your intent that's how it would be used JI7 Jul 2018 #20

YES, it would EffieBlack Jul 2018 #112

it is a literacy test Lithos Jul 2018 #133

Points for the use of "bugfuck" but no. peekaloo Jul 2018 #7

why? qazplm135 Jul 2018 #8

I'm not proposing it at all. LuckyCharms Jul 2018 #10

When someone asks what people think and then disagrees with their answers dixiegrrrrl Jul 2018 #106

you are proposing an action qazplm135 Jul 2018 #128

No. Plus who designs the tests? NightWatcher Jul 2018 #11

I don't know who designs the tests. LuckyCharms Jul 2018 #12

I know, your intentions are good, but when bad people start making the tests... NightWatcher Jul 2018 #82

I'm sure Attorney General Sessions would be more than happy to justhanginon Jul 2018 #93

it would be targeted unfairly towards certain minority groups JI7 Jul 2018 #14

Strengthen public schools instead. Qutzupalotl Jul 2018 #15

This is the answer I'm looking for. LuckyCharms Jul 2018 #19

I'm not sure civics is taught anymore. At least not everywhere. CrispyQ Jul 2018 #67

Bad idea. dawg Jul 2018 #17

Well then, I'll try diplomacy - your words... asiliveandbreathe Jul 2018 #18

Bad idea. Tommy_Carcetti Jul 2018 #22

We have always been against basically ANY qualifiers to vote. MadDAsHell Jul 2018 #23

Racist? LuckyCharms Jul 2018 #27

Absolutely not... cynatnite Jul 2018 #24

So what you are saying is... LuckyCharms Jul 2018 #37

For one...it's outright voter suppression... cynatnite Jul 2018 #47

I think there should be a 10 question test everyone should take to vote and must pass at least 70% kimbutgar Jul 2018 #25

Your first paragraph is what made me generate the OP. n/t LuckyCharms Jul 2018 #30

What do you think of requiring passing a basic parenting exam to be able to have a child? Brother Buzz Jul 2018 #26

I would not be in favor of that. n/t LuckyCharms Jul 2018 #29

So a child's life is less important than one vote? nt USALiberal Jul 2018 #33

I don't think I said that. n/t LuckyCharms Jul 2018 #42

You didn't say anything. nt USALiberal Jul 2018 #46

+1. Hi Buzz! rzemanfl Jul 2018 #48

No. Downtown Hound Jul 2018 #28

NO. Make voting registration automatic AND require non-penalizing civics tests, right there in ecstatic Jul 2018 #31

I think you should have to pass on before registering as a candidate for any gov. office Siwsan Jul 2018 #32

Smacks too much of Jim Crow requirements designed to exclude nonwhites.Make it a required subject... Hekate Jul 2018 #34

In the 50s, Skidmore Jul 2018 #35

+1 LuckyCharms Jul 2018 #45

You stole my post. llmart Jul 2018 #121

Required to graduate HS and a more detailed test for all running for state or Federal public office hlthe2b Jul 2018 #36

HELL no underpants Jul 2018 #38

Absolutely not. dameatball Jul 2018 #39

nah luvallpeeps Jul 2018 #40

It's voter suppression, folks! cynatnite Jul 2018 #41

r u kidding, another voter suppression tactic AlexSFCA Jul 2018 #43

Our lawmakers should before running for office but GemDigger Jul 2018 #44

hell no ! stonecutter357 Jul 2018 #49

Just for the record, I don't think it is a good idea. LuckyCharms Jul 2018 #50

Either you were trolling cynatnite Jul 2018 #58

So I'm a troll? LuckyCharms Jul 2018 #63

Maybe not... cynatnite Jul 2018 #72

I don't think the post is idiotic. LuckyCharms Jul 2018 #75

And none of that was in your post at all... cynatnite Jul 2018 #84

Racism is not politics. It is racism. LuckyCharms Jul 2018 #95

more and better public schools handmade34 Jul 2018 #69

+1 n/t LuckyCharms Jul 2018 #70

While I get where you're coming from, I disagree w/one for voters. OTOH... WePurrsevere Jul 2018 #51

Wouldn't work either, but I gotta say I love the idea anyway. TreasonousBastard Jul 2018 #111

How about this instead: milestogo Jul 2018 #52

Good. See post 50. n/t LuckyCharms Jul 2018 #54

The kind of people who would voluntarily go to those classes aren't the problem. hughee99 Jul 2018 #116

no no no - this would be susceptible to being hacked and certain demographics being targeted DrDan Jul 2018 #53

This post is meant as parody/satire, right? oberliner Jul 2018 #55

I do think that Civics should be taught in schools again, and not how Jesus lived with dinosaurs. dameatball Jul 2018 #56

NO! mia Jul 2018 #57

Also for the record on my opinion... LuckyCharms Jul 2018 #60

No. WhiskeyGrinder Jul 2018 #61

No. I would be in favor of everybody having to pass the U.S citizenship test in order octoberlib Jul 2018 #62

No, but I do think it should be a requirement to run for public office. GoCubsGo Jul 2018 #64

+1 LuckyCharms Jul 2018 #66

+10000000000000000000000000000000000000 Faux pas Jul 2018 #73

Re: thinking it would have prevented twitler from becoming preznit shanny Jul 2018 #81

I think it's a horrible idea. mythology Jul 2018 #74

No. But I wouldn't have a problem with requiring it to pass seventh grade, as we used to. Squinch Jul 2018 #76

Nope. Been used before to suppress certain voters. Even deplorables derserve to vote, Hoyt Jul 2018 #77

No LiberalBrooke Jul 2018 #79

I actually think an UPPER age limit would be better. dawg day Jul 2018 #83

Sounds like something that someone interested in voter suppression would suggest. Ms. Toad Jul 2018 #85

Great example. It definitely cuts out all non-readers who are otherwise deserving of a voice. ancianita Jul 2018 #102

holy effing shit is this for REAL??????????????????? Takket Jul 2018 #123

Yes, it is for real. Ms. Toad Jul 2018 #125

I'm 40. Takket Jul 2018 #127

No. Voting serves purposes other than getting the " right" results Cicada Jul 2018 #86

Are you kidding!!!! snowybirdie Jul 2018 #87

No, but should be required to run for President Capperdan Jul 2018 #88

No. never again Progressive dog Jul 2018 #89

Republicans will never go for it. Turbineguy Jul 2018 #91

Your thought is on the rightwing wish list. juxtaposed Jul 2018 #92

It sounds like another chance for the GOP to disenfranchise voters. Flaleftist Jul 2018 #94

Nope Lunabell Jul 2018 #96

How about making this a requirement to run... 3catwoman3 Jul 2018 #97

I would oppose a "test" , but not sure it would hurt us more than them MichMan Jul 2018 #98

It should not be required to vote. However Golden Raisin Jul 2018 #99

No Algernon Moncrieff Jul 2018 #101

No riverbendviewgal Jul 2018 #103

No, but it should be required for a high school degree. greymattermom Jul 2018 #105

I agree -- factual civics CozyMystery Jul 2018 #108

I hear ya, but no. It's a republican twofer of voter surpression and rule by a select few. Afromania Jul 2018 #109

It's a wonderful idea. It would keep the lines at the polls from moving so damn fast. JustABozoOnThisBus Jul 2018 #110

Just as IQ tests don't accurately measure intelligence, "civics exams" can't EffieBlack Jul 2018 #113

Sounds like Jim Crow samir.g Jul 2018 #114

no. The much better option is to make voting a protected right and a requirement. Make voter purges JCanete Jul 2018 #115

No thank you. Ilsa Jul 2018 #117

Absolutely not. nolabear Jul 2018 #118

"Are you a Republican?" would be my first question. yallerdawg Jul 2018 #119

Hey, Lucky Niagara Jul 2018 #120

something i've wanted similar............... Takket Jul 2018 #126

I can already imagine the scene unfolding on Presidential Jeopardy Niagara Jul 2018 #129

Is this for real? Read a history book. Literacy test. Poll tax. McCamy Taylor Jul 2018 #122

This is a very ignorant and stupid population Meowmee Jul 2018 #124

To vote, NO Bettie Jul 2018 #131

No, but I sure think Presidential candidates should be able RandomAccess Jul 2018 #132

No. How would that help? It would certainly be abused. Heidi Jul 2018 #135

Below is a copy of my original post. LuckyCharms Jul 2018 #136