Commented on a discussion 11/1/2008 at 10:57 am
I agree that if an AD sufferer cannot comprehend the issues and the choices, they should not vote. I also think that if ANY person cannot or does not comprehend, they should not vote. You can see wh
...Read MoreI agree that if an AD sufferer cannot comprehend the issues and the choices, they should not vote. I also think that if ANY person cannot or does not comprehend, they should not vote. You can see where I'm going here...
The only fair course would be to set a single, common, non-partisan standard for qualification to vote (similar to the idea of a drivers test for getting a license), and applying it to everyone.
I think that if new voters (mostly young) can be inspired into voting a specific way, they should be accountable for knowing what the issues are and what the choices are (in an inquiring way).
To try to set a standard solely for AD victims would probably be an unfortunate skewing of the electorate...but I'm sure this has already been strategized.