How about just be a law-abiding citizen without any criminal convictions? Because that whole land-ownership thing never really worked out as well as people wanted it too in many cases.
I don’t know how we could possibly pull off such a requirement without it being some kind of rights violation. Like OK, sure paying taxes makes sense. But then what’s the barometer for how much tax one needs to pay, or how frequently they should pay. So for example a retiree collecting a pension with no income would maybe only be paying state taxes on property. But what about for example somebody who had to stop working for a long period on account of an injury? Do we make certain exceptions ? The only voting-related regulation I’m personally in favor of is raising both the age and implementing a basic intelligence requirement test. Maybe raise the age to 25, and come up with a test that requires at least a 9th grade level of reading comprehension?
$9 for the cheapest, most basic state issued ID in NYS. And they have a handful of fee exemptions. Seriously the next time someone starts spouting about ID just look up “state” + “non-driver ID card” and prepare to watch them move the goal post.
Education doesn’t equal intelligence. Never forget that. We have a congresswoman with a minor in economics yet somehow believes capitalism is the worst.
I guess the tax-based voting system isn’t necessarily a bad choice. I’m still of the belief that Election Day should be a paid federal holiday the same as in many other countries. Also we need a valid gov issued ID requirement as well. Other modern countries require both and lo and behold still see really good turnout, rain or shine. FYI: In case a liberal ever whines about a minorities inability to get state ID - many blue states offer a free non-drivers license, State issued ID card for minors above a certain age as well as adults. In the cases where it’s not free, it usually costs less than $20 - I know this because Iv helped some friends get them over the years.
How about just be a law-abiding citizen without any criminal convictions? Because that whole land-ownership thing never really worked out as well as people wanted it too in many cases.
I don’t know how we could possibly pull off such a requirement without it being some kind of rights violation. Like OK, sure paying taxes makes sense. But then what’s the barometer for how much tax one needs to pay, or how frequently they should pay. So for example a retiree collecting a pension with no income would maybe only be paying state taxes on property. But what about for example somebody who had to stop working for a long period on account of an injury? Do we make certain exceptions ? The only voting-related regulation I’m personally in favor of is raising both the age and implementing a basic intelligence requirement test. Maybe raise the age to 25, and come up with a test that requires at least a 9th grade level of reading comprehension?
Also:
$9 for the cheapest, most basic state issued ID in NYS. And they have a handful of fee exemptions. Seriously the next time someone starts spouting about ID just look up “state” + “non-driver ID card” and prepare to watch them move the goal post.
https://dmv.ny.gov/id-card/get-non-driver-id-card-ndid
Education doesn’t equal intelligence. Never forget that. We have a congresswoman with a minor in economics yet somehow believes capitalism is the worst.
I guess the tax-based voting system isn’t necessarily a bad choice. I’m still of the belief that Election Day should be a paid federal holiday the same as in many other countries. Also we need a valid gov issued ID requirement as well. Other modern countries require both and lo and behold still see really good turnout, rain or shine. FYI: In case a liberal ever whines about a minorities inability to get state ID - many blue states offer a free non-drivers license, State issued ID card for minors above a certain age as well as adults. In the cases where it’s not free, it usually costs less than $20 - I know this because Iv helped some friends get them over the years.
That doesn’t work. Have to at least add “that pay taxes”. Otherwise more people climb in the wheelbarrow and less are willing to push it.