[MrB]

It’s a great idea, inspired, even...

Property ownership is a proxy for having the character necessary to make an informed choice in an election.

[Marcella]

“Property ownership is a proxy for having the character necessary to make an informed choice in an election.”

So dump anyone paying rent on a house or paying rent on an apartment. You just dumped our own highly intelligent Lazamataz and millions of other intelligent people.

[gdani]

Property ownership is a proxy for having the character necessary to make an informed choice in an election.

With the housing market collapse & an ongoing stagnant economy, I'd argue many of those buying houses are less intelligent than those who choose to rent.

[Beagle8U]

“Property ownership is a proxy for having the character necessary to make an informed choice in an election.”

Yes, and it should be based on acreage, one vote per acre.

Ghetto dwellers in big city crap-holes would at best get 1/4 of a vote.

[sargon]

Property ownership is a proxy for having the character necessary to make an informed choice in an election.

Nonsense. There are too many patriotic Americans who don't own property. A more logical requirement would be something along the lines of the citizenship test mentioned above. A passing grade would convey the right to vote, with the option of retaking the test as many times as necessary if you fail.