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Denying the right to vote, a fundamental aspect of democracy, because someone has found themselves homeless (which in some ways represents a greater failure of
by throwaway675309 5y ago
Denying the right to vote, a fundamental aspect of democracy, because someone has found themselves homeless (which in some ways represents a greater failure of our own society to provide a safety net for all citizens) is unbelievable.
But it's okay, because they just need to "fix their own problems first" as you put it in such a blasé fashion.
- efitz 5y agoWe’re not denying them the right to vote. We’re saying that preserving the privilege of citizenship and ensuring election integrity are more important. If you can prove residency then you should be allowed to vote.
- gaganyaan 5y ago> We're not denying them the right to vote. We're [just denying them the right to vote] Some fucking people, man. I hope you someday find the capacity to empathize with your fellow people.
- ModernMech 5y agoWhat exactly is the privilege of citizenship? You are talking about stripping a fellow citizen of their rights just because you have decided they are not wealthy enough to deserve them. What if some people got together and decided they didn’t appreciate something about your living situation, and that if you didn’t correct it then you would be stripped of the your rights? Do you feel like you are immune from becoming homeless? What gives you that security? I just seriously doubt you would hold such opinions if you’ve ever been homeless or knew anyone who has been homeless.