Who should vote in the US?

[mookiemookie]

Originally Posted by Codz

I would allow everyone to vote. That includes anarchists, communists, and religious zealots. Regardless of how stupid, hateful, or ignorant their beliefs are, they deserve to voice them in free and fair elections. What happens when we start limiting voting rights? Are we going to start issuing "free speech licenses"? Are some people not smart enough to talk freely? The decisions of elected officials affect everyone in this country. That is why everyone needs to have their voice heard. I don't care how stupid, misinformed, or ignorant you or I think their candidate of choice is. We have to work to make people better informed the right way,but DO NOT start limiting their rights because YOU think they are not fit to vote. This nation was formed on the basis of everyone having a say in the matters of government. Not only the people that you or I deem "fit" to vote.