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To: Mr. Whist who wrote (165530)	7/28/2001 4:44:13 PM
From: Lazarus_Long	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 769670

Do you also believe that so-called "ignorant people" should not be allowed to vote?</i. Are you serious? Would you care to explain how having people who don't even know what "separation of powers" or "freedom of religion" means voting improves elections? I'm waiting. OF COURSE I DON'T BELIEVE IGNORAMUSES SHOULD VOTE! WHO WOULD? What if we applied the same principles to, say, running for president? Wouldn't that make more sense ... a passing score on an IQ test before one is allowed to run for president? Fine with me. It'll take a Constitutional amendment though. And I don't think the nitwits your ignoramuses have already put into office will vote for it.

To: Mr. Whist who wrote (165530)	7/28/2001 4:50:01 PM
From: Thomas A Watson	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 769670

I find it fascinating that you equate ignorant people and a passing score on an IQ test. I suggest that in the case of those who wish to run for any office the only requirement is that they be able to make their mark or whatever. In the Constitution there are other requirements specified for the election of the president. Now the voters can then show their collective IQ and wisdom by voting. But a test of some level of mental activity would mean that the vote was part of the collective IQ and wisdom test and not just flipping coins. tom watson tosiwmee