Democracy Going To The Dogs?
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| Author | Libertarian haven |
|---|---|
| Editor | Sirocco |
| Date added | |
| Subject | elections |
| Main category (?) | Political Freedoms |
| Number of options | 2 |
Democracy Going To The Dogs? is an issue that deals with intelligence requirements for voting. This is one of several NationStates issues focusing on elections and the nature of democracy.
Issue
After a recent election instated a small dog as member of parliament, the fringe group "Brains for Ballots" has demanded for the government to tighten voting restrictions.
Options
- "The ignorant have taken over @@NAME@@," yells @@RANDOMNAME@@, from atop a soap box podium. "It is time that the intelligent retake the polls! Mr. 'Scruffy' is a disgrace to democracy and should be taken out of office instantly! I propose we issue mandatory I.Q. tests for every voting citizen and if they are found to have below average reasoning ability - namely lacking the foresight to see that electing an inanimate object to office will cause disaster - then they shall be excused from the responsibility of voting."
- "Umm... huh?" inquires village idiot, @@RANDOMNAME@@. "I voted? When? Oh, yeah. Please don't make me not vote. The ballots are really tasty, and where else would I get my fibre? Everyone should have the right to vote, no matter what their favourite greenhouse is! Then we can all get the government to do what we want! First thing I think we should do is, uh, ban fruit? I hate fruit."
Domestic Impact
Option 1
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It is believed that this option slightly decreases political freedoms.
Option 2
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It is believed that this option slightly increases political freedoms.
Additional materials
- Should Democracy Be Compulsory?
- List of Issues
- NationStates Issues Thread on jolt forums discussing daily issues
