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Originally Posted by OP_Carl
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The reason our lawmakers make the dumbest laws. is because they are chosen by dumb people.
In Greece where democracy begun only the intelligent were allowed to vote.
They still had differences among them, but usually the better argument won.
In our system of democracy the person with the dumbest argument tends to win, because the majority of the voters are dumb.
I propose that at least a high school diploma be required to vote for local elections and a college degree for federal candidates. Yes it is elitist, but at least we will get good government.
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