A "civics test" for all voters??

[Klunker]

http://imnotascientistbut.com/2014/...civics-test-for-voting-what-does-the-law-say/

Fox News host, Elizabeth Hasselbeck, is advocating that voters need to pass a civics test before being allowed to vote. This idea of "testing" comes up on a fairly regular basis, when Repubicans lose elections. Those who argue that testing of mental capacity, etc. cannot be allowed under the 2nd Amendment, are those most outspoken wanting testing of voters. The article asks some good questions. Who authors the test? Who controls the dates/hours the test can be taken? If a test would be required, should states be allowed to have unique tests? Or, should it be a National test, the same for all citizens of the U.S.? How would one handle giving the test to those who cannot read, but are citizens of the U.S.?

So, let's assume the Republicans gain control of both houses of Congress and push voter testing into law. What questions would you like to see on the test? Will those questions differ between Republicans and Democrats?

 

[Drumcollie]

if we have to do a civics test it would be unfair to Democrats....

Bottom line ...It's not fair to ask questions your voters cant answer.

 

[as seen on tv]

good luck, ms hasselbeck

the courts have repeatedly put the kibosh on literacy tests (racist) or a requirement to demonstrate english proficiency (ethnic origin intimidation) as a condition of voting.

in fact, although the laws vary from state to state, in most places you can vote if you're mentally challenged, a drug addict (as long as not convicted of felony distribution), or an alzheimers disabled person.

which is why people without meaningful jobs or income always the first to pull the lever to raise taxes on those who ARE self supporting.

 

[Fast Eddy]

I think there should be two tiers of voting. General for electing people in general where all vote, just like today.
I think there should be a special level for votes affecting taxes on property and any special bond issuance. To be eligible to vote a person would need to be a property owner. Those that pay the taxes vote, those that don't can't raise taxes on those that do.