Restricting the Vote
You may be afraid to say it, but you know it’s true: giving women the right to vote was the worst thing to happen to American politics. Now, elections are about charisma and ethos instead of political positions. Of course not all women are such girls about it, and I’m sure that there are many men who are similarly incapable of voting based on the issues. So really, my point is: certain people don’t deserve to vote.
Add to that list:
- Anyone receiving a welfare check
- Illegal aliens
- Stupid people
You don’t have a right to vote. Voting is a privilege that is restricted by factors like age and past felon status. In theory, we could add another restricting factor.
What about limiting the vote to people who have served in the military? If you’ve ever seen the movie Starship Troopers, you are familiar with this concept. Basically, in order to rise to the rank of “citizen,” and get the right to vote, you need to serve in the military. Several countries force military service, such as Israel and Switzerland, but only for men only for men in Switzerland, and for both men and women in Israel. I don’t think forced military service is really necessary, but why not give a perk to those who are willing to risk their life to defend their country? I can’t think of a better test of voting competency. You don’t sign up for the military unless you really love your country and have its wellbeing in mind.
