Sometimes I feel like only people who are willing to fight for the USA should be able to vote. Because how can you send others to fight or draft dodge and not fight when your country needs you. Sometimes I feel like sometimes only people who are willing to fight in war for america deserve a vote..
This offends the whole idea of a democracy. There is some merit in giving a serviceperson or veteran a second vote, but the danger in that idea is that it opens the door for granting extra votes based on other criteria.
That's what lil Mike thinks too. I remember noting it on my forum as the day he crossed the sanity bridge into fantasyland. It's a great idea, though. Only if we allow everybody above the age of 18 to join the military. 330 million strong!
This sounds insane, or maybe horribly worded. I can sorta see why someone might think that we should only let those willing to fight get a vote on war, but only getting to vote for politicians, ballot measures, etc, that's just crazy talk. Last thing we need is a bunch of jar heads running this country. It's still a crazy idea even if it's voting only on war. Soldiers aren't really know for their good sense of judgement and knowledge. Look at all of the morons that joined up and reenlisted to go fight in Iraq.
This idea essentially implies that if you disagree with your nation fighting a war, and you put being true to your own values above supporting the state no matter what, then you're not allowed to vote. Therefore, this voting system basically commands blind allegiance to the government.
Or that your putting your own interests versus the best interests of america and all people. such as always voting for the anti-war candidate to avoid a war you might get drafted into. despite weather or not its best for america to go to war.
Still people should be forced to make sacrifices. I mean people could just vote the selfish way and not care about the economy or america whatsoever. how is that fair to the rest of us???
What? Don't you think that everyone sacrifices something to make America work? The teacher helps everyone learn, making them productive citizens. The Banker keeps money, making sure America has money and credit. Even Leaders sacrifice a lot to make sure the US works.
What you're saying here is that the ideal voter is one who votes altruistically rather than selfishly. That's a debate in of itself.
Well there are plenty of ways to prove one's altruism other than fighting your countries wars. An equally valid benchmark would be to suggest that only the charitable would be allowed to vote.
Neither does a businessman who has no business. But shouldn't he try to make sure that policies work in his favor by voting for someone he thinks will help him?
