[MarkT]

It is so sad to read this type of anecdote. It does underscore what ignorant people we have produced in this country. When the Founding Fathers wrote the Constitution, the average life expectancy was under 50 - they established a minimum age of 21 - 40% of then prevailing expectancy. They required a voter to own property.

Now, with a life expectancy of almost 80, we allow children of 18 the franchise - additionally, we granted the franchise to women. Two horrible mistakes. One should be about 35 and only males should vote - preferably, only men who have served in the military. The country has screwed itself - God help us.

[Resolute Conservative]

I am all for going back to voters having to own property ( be it land, house, condo; cars and cell phones don’t count ) it shows you have an interest in the welfare of this country.

As long as 18 years old serve in military they should vote. Women, I have my opinion, but they should vote as well if they fulfill the property ( via marriage or solo ) and age requirement.