On May 14, 1:40=A0pm, Bob LeChevalier <loj...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
> Pubkeybreaker <pubkeybrea...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
> >I would also argue that if one is going to be a responsible citizen who
> >votes, then one needs mathematics and science to keep from getting
> >conned by political soundbites with respect to issues such as
> >global warming, =A0environmental issues, resource issues etc. =A0One
also=
> >needs
> >to be able to *****s false use of statistics to promote political
> >agenda.
>
> >Hey! =A0This is a terrific idea! =A0 Let's drop the REQUIREMENT for
math
> >and science. =A0Make it optional. =A0At the same time, let's only allow
p=
eople
> >to vote who have shown reasonable mastery of both subjects!!!
>
> We would then have to exempt from taxes anyone who fails to show such
> mastery. =A0No taxation without representation - fundamental principal
> that we fought a revolution about.
Not really. They still have representation. They can still call
their congressman
and ask for help. It is just that others get to decide who that will
be. :-)
Actually, perhaps you do have a good idea. Of course, if they aren't
going
to pay taxes, then they will have to forgo all the rights they claim
to have.....
such as police protection, right to a lawyer, right to free speech,
etc. etc!
Just the ticket! We will create a two-tiered society. Those who are
educated,
pay taxes and have rights, and those who are uneducated, pay no taxes,
and
have no rights.
Note for the humor impaired: this is all SATIRE.
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