2006-12-01 20:47:36 · 19 answers · asked by Zna 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Everyone should! That's why it's a democracy duh
2006-12-01 20:48:58 · answer #1 · answered by alegna_2004 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Who should not be allowed to vote in a democratic republic?
Felons and illegal aliens for starters. They have proven themselves to be law-breakers. They pick and choose which laws they obey without regard. Certain laws be damned, they'll do what they want.
Minors and incompetent persons. Minors grow up and competence levels can change. But, whilst in those stages, persons aren't at the level where they can accurately determine cause and effect. They aren't able to see the difference between fair and just. They might bow to authority or just as easily fight it tooth and nail, without any understanding of the reasons behind their actions.
Democracy is a great concept. But, it can never stand alone. Ever. If it ever tried, chaos would reign. No right or wrong, only what feels good at this particular moment.
Stop thinking solely about democracy. Think about what it means to be a republic. Think about the Constitution (Law).
Add democracy, republic, and constitution. When you get the answer, you will know who should have the 'right' to vote. And hopefully, we'll all learn to vote to protect our neighbors rights as well as our own.
2006-12-02 03:17:28 · answer #2 · answered by buggeredmom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
People who cannot locate where they live on a map. If you do not even know where you are, you should not be voting on things that affect many people.
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From CNN.com
Tuesday, May 02, 2006
Study: Geography Greek to young Americans
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- After more than three years of combat and nearly 2,400 U.S. military deaths in Iraq, nearly two-thirds of Americans aged 18 to 24 still cannot find Iraq on a map, a study released Tuesday showed.
The study found that less than six months after Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans and the Gulf Coast, 33 percent could not point out Louisiana on a U.S. map.
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Yes, you can be sure that those 66 percent who do not know where Iraq is still have an opinion about it – and you can be just as sure that their opinion is, at best, worthless, and their votes are probably detrimental to the best interests of the country.
2006-12-01 21:01:03 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well if you have a democracy, everyone who lives in it should be able to vote who is able to understand the purpose of the vote. I think to deny people the right to vote based on their criminal records, age, sex, ethnic origin, parentage, right of residency etc is dangerous as these have often been used to change the rules to favour certain political and elite groups.
2006-12-05 10:36:49 · answer #4 · answered by Rich 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
we should bring back literacy tests but, this time, they shouldn't be a pretext for racial discrimination. instead, they should be designed to ensure that anyone who votes can identify the candidates by name, read at a 7th grade level, locate iraq on a map, "name 3 political positions the [democratic/republican] party has taken," "name 3 congressmen," "name the 3 branches of govt," etc.
the electoral college system is also horrendously messed up. there is no reason that an alaskan's vote should count 12x as much as a californian's vote, etc.
2006-12-02 05:24:53 · answer #5 · answered by carrot 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I assume you want my view rather than the law...so
Anybody standing for office
The Insane
Anybody currently in prison or on parole
Anyone under 18
Judges
People who think James Blunt is good.. no that's the same as the second one.
An voting should be compulsive although there should be an abstention option
2006-12-01 20:59:08 · answer #6 · answered by Mark G 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Stupid people!
It's alarming that their vote holds the same weight as someone who is intelligent and informed. After all, a stupid person who can't pass the driver's test is not permitted to drive! Why not have an IQ test as part of voter registration?
2006-12-01 21:06:01 · answer #7 · answered by Maewest 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Non-sentient beings. The deceased. Anyone under the age of 5.
It's quite a list actually....
2006-12-01 20:49:34 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
People who are not members of that democracy.
i.e. Me and 10 million of my Chinese buddies decide to travel to france on their election day and elect our buddy, an oppressive communist chairman.
2006-12-01 21:04:15 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
heu...........
do you know what democracy means??
demos: people
so every body should be able and lead to vote in a democracy
and using the term "allowed" is I think offensive
2006-12-01 20:51:22 · answer #10 · answered by Chloe 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
every one who has reached maturity. that can be hard to judge and why they normaly have a minimum age of 18
2006-12-01 20:50:05 · answer #11 · answered by Mim 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋