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Originally Posted by The Jolt
Actually, my view on who should be given the vote is much more complicated than that. I think that the only ones who should be able to vote are the people who have to pay if the bill is passed.
Everyone should be able to vote electing representatives.
Only those who own property should be able to vote in local bond elections that result in a property tax increase.
and Only men should be able to vote in matters concerning war, because only men can get drafted and fight in the military.
I consider Ann's quote as a shorthand for this because ALL of the guys I know read the newspaper/know about current events, when only about half of the girls I know do.
Do you really want the fate of the world being decided by someone who won't drop 25 cents for a newspaper?
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*Draw drops in disbelief*
Did I ever mention that I love living in a country where the right to vote is pretty much unconditional?