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A monarchy, when you have a good monarch isn't bad. However, you tend to end up with these bloody conflicts every now and again over who gets to be the monarch
by mbreese 16y ago
A monarchy, when you have a good monarch isn't bad. However, you tend to end up with these bloody conflicts every now and again over who gets to be the monarch.
Merit might work, but it has the capability to discriminate against certain classes (even those who might otherwise make informed decisions).
I might be able to accept a system where you have to perform some level of service to the state in order to gain a vote. Something like military service, peace corp, teaching, being an EMT, etc... But then that starts to seem to Starship Troopers to me.
- frobozz 16y agoHow would it discriminate against people who might make informed decisions? The only qualification is that you have the understanding required to do so.
- mbreese 16y agoThese tests have been used to discriminate against various minority groups throughout the years. For example, you may have a perfectly good grasp of the issues and who best represents your point of view, but you suck at math. No votes for you. Or, you can't read. etc... that's why these tests have been been illegal for quite a while.
- frobozz 16y ago"you may have a perfectly good grasp of the issues and who best represents your point of view" Yes, and this is all you need to prove - an example of such a test would be the ability to match up policy statements to candidates. No need for a maths test. Regarding the inability to read - If blind people can currently vote in your country, then the problem does not exist.