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In reply to the discussion: Today I was convinced to support intelligence tests to qualify voters [View all]treestar
(82,383 posts)59. Adult incompetents can vote I suppose too
That's never been covered.
A court can declare an adult incompetent and appoint a guardian. Yet nothing stops that adult's voting rights. Maybe as a practical matter, their guardian won't take them to the polls.
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Today I was convinced to support intelligence tests to qualify voters [View all]
bluestateguy
May 2012
OP
It only takes a small group of dedicated people to enslave a nation. Ask the people of Chile.
Selatius
May 2012
#17
Well, then you mostly get the results you are wanting I guess. IDIOTS elected to office! n-t
Logical
May 2012
#35
Well, then no more complaints from you when IDIOTS are elected to office! Celebrate it!!!
Logical
May 2012
#36
I am surprised that some progressives think some people are not too stupid to vote. n-t
Logical
May 2012
#43
Would you tell a 30 year person who is a slow learner he can't vote because he's stupid?
cynatnite
May 2012
#48
Do you support telling a 30 year old who is a slow learner they are too stupid to vote? n/t
cynatnite
May 2012
#61
Are you saying women of color in Mississippi couldn't pass an intelligence test?
ZombieHorde
May 2012
#57
Q1: Do you watch FOX? - A: Yes = too fucking stupid to breathe. No = continue.
HopeHoops
May 2012
#18
Stupid people know they're stupid, and being stupid, they react to this knowledge
Egalitarian Thug
May 2012
#24
I've tried and tried for decades and have always failed. Maybe you know how to change their
Egalitarian Thug
May 2012
#30
Flynn Effect and the definition of IQ both say otherwise, so said story was wrong. (nt)
Posteritatis
May 2012
#47
You say that as if it were the last word and a matter of fact. It's not.
Egalitarian Thug
May 2012
#50
Yay! Jim Crow laws are okay when they're directed at people *we* don't like! (nt)
Posteritatis
May 2012
#46
It is not Jim Crow. We don't let children vote because they lack the intellectual
ZombieHorde
May 2012
#54
If you want a better educated electorate start with the schools and not the voters...
cynatnite
May 2012
#65
Repealing the 14th amendment would be scary. I would just make a new amendment
ZombieHorde
May 2012
#68