[American Dream 246]

I always thought that elections should not be like it is now - a bit utopic of my part - elections should be for people who pass an exam: say here is a little book with ALL the candidates (for President mainly) with :

1) who they are - origins, complete schools history, BC, parents history and all

2) political history - meaning if they were senators or else: how did they vote - all their voting history - if they were lawyers - what were their cases etc

3) personal relationships - friends etc...

4) Then, BEFORE people go to vote, they have to fill in a simple 5 questions questionnaire about each candidate. If they don't pass, then they cannot vote

Again, this is utopy BUT at least voters who have the basic knowledge of for whom they are voting for instead of just voting fo a guy who talks well with a teleprompter and ends up being a domestic enemy to our country.

Your thoughts?

[Arthur Wildfire! March]

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[skeeter]

My idea is simpler & cheaper. And has the added advantage of having precedent (kind of).

NO ONE who A) collects any kind of govmnt assistance - welfare, food stamps, govmnt pension (with the exception of retired military) and/or B) does not pay federal taxes - gets to vote in national elections.

I'd apply the same rule at the local level.

[Michael Barnes]

Mine? Bit more simple. If you do not pay taxes or you collect hand outs from the Government (Fed or State), you are not allowed to vote.

[KansasGirl]

Who’s gonna write the little book?