[Melas]

No, actually that's a horrible idea. Tying the vote to land ownership in agrarian America where land meant wealth made good sense. Also, it's important to note that land ownership in early America, did NOT include domiciles, but was meant to include only workable, profitable land, or profitable structures (read business). However, the industrial revolution changed all that, and the digital age even more.

Today, in the 21st century, I could show you a crack house in Oak Cliff (Dallas sub) that someone owns. 10 miles away, I can show you highly productive citizens that live in the residences at the Ritz Carlton, some of which are owned, and some of which are rented from the Ritz.

Now I own a home at the moment. A home that in later life I intend to sell in favor of an upkeep provided residence be it a condo or apartment. It makes absolutely no sense why I should lose my right to vote because I made a practical decision as age dictates a change in lifestyle.

The idea that land ownership grants a greater stake in America really is so 18th century.

[MrB]

You said “land”, we said “property”.