try comparing government to a bus, and ask yourself if you would entrust your children to a bus driver who is?

Question

Aristotle believed that people who do not have the aptitude or time to participate in governance should not be citizens [Citizenship for Aristotle centers mainly on the right to vote and hold government office, not on basic rights]. Cite experiences from your life to support or refute his argument.*
*Try not to get too miffed at the undemocratic spirit of this idea. Instead, try comparing government to a bus, and ask yourself if you would entrust your children to a bus driver who is inept and in a hurry. Is this a fair comparison?

Answer 1

i never put my child on a school bus, as they are not safe, nor do they have seat belts,,,,, so no i would not trust government,,,,, as to being a citizen,,,, i disagree with if you dont have the time or aptitude to participate, then your not,,,, especially the aptitude part,,,,,,, you are a citizen due to birth,,, or naturalization,,,, participating in the current government is a choice,,,,, heck,, if all of us refused to vote when we are offered lame choices,,,,,, that in itself would make a statement,,,,,,, plus as long as the electoral college continues,, you cant fault anyone for realizing their vote in a large way simply doesnt count!

Answer 2

I agree with aristotle. the idea that all men are created equal was invented as a PR stunt to sell a revolt to the masses. it is not a truism. many men are not good enough to vote. part of our problem in USA is we take that stuff too seriously and let everyone vote. you see the result.
the idea was limited at the time it was invented and got expanded over time. Originally the idea was to let the aristocracy of america vote and rule instead of a monarch. that was a better way, but not perfect.
By the way, was aristotle the genesis for the word aristocracy?
It makes sense to me but my western philosophy professor told me it was not.

Answer 3

If government is a bus, I would jump out of the window if it were being driven by Ted Kennedy. We would all end up under water under a bridge some where.

Answer 4

i like his ides it would be good for this government if more people became citizens by getting involved .and becoming aware of what is going on and how they could be a important part of the better government that needs to take place .

Answer 5

For one, I believe that people who aren't educated about the issues should not vote.

For another, I believe that when it comes to politics, the truth is so buried under lies and convolution that no one can possibly be properly educated, and anyone who thinks they are has only been mislead by ideologues, or is one.

My conclusion is that nobody should vote.

And no, I'm not joking.