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>> Also, only a minority of people should be allowed to vote - maybe only those with an IQ of over 110. >If this is a bad idea, it's not bad for obvious reason
by phaemon 11y ago
>> Also, only a minority of people should be allowed to vote - maybe only those with an IQ of over 110.
>If this is a bad idea, it's not bad for obvious reasons.
Imagine a political party you don't like introducing this measure, along with the test that determines your IQ. Of course, since you couldn't spot the flaw, you clearly don't get to vote anyway. ;-)
- TeMPOraL 11y agoI know :). It's a very valid reason (and exactly because I wouldn't support this proposal if any political party in my country came up with it), but it still is more about people abusing the concept rather than the concept itself :).
- vinceguidry 11y agoIt solves the wrong problem. Voter turnout is already horrendous, we don't need to put any more barriers in the way of participation.