Quote:Why don't you think there's a fair correlation between IQ and GI?I don't think that should matter. Low IQ people should be allowed to vote.
Quote:Agreed. But I think both intelligence and education are required to make reaonably considered choices. Hence why I included a criteria for both. Do you not think education is a requirement for sensible voting?Reasonably considered choices aren't the point of democracy. People should be allowed to vote for any reason. The solution is education not exclusion.
Quote:OK. But with conscription I allowed for objectors. It is not uncommon for a state to require conscription under extreme circumstances.If people won't fight for a government by choice then that government has lost the support of the people and it's legitimacy.
Quote:So, in the UK that would be 18. I agree there should be consistency, but I'd raise the driving and marrying age not lower the voting age. 18 is still very young to understand politics, let alone 16. I'd consider raising it all to 21.Again understanding isn't the point.
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