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Welfare and Voting

over 9 years

This question has been on my mind for a while now. Should people on welfare have the right to vote? Discuss. I am merely interested in others' opinions.

If you voted 'Other' and chose to comment below, please elaborate. Don't be a dips*** like Diabolik

Since some people clearly can't see what I voted in the poll, I think that people on welfare should be allowed to vote.

Should people on welfare have the right to vote?
20
Yes, they should
2
Other (comment below)
1
No, they should not
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imakuni is right
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White landowning men are the best at voting imo
over 9 years
no one should have the right to vote; restore the monarchy
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KillHimNotMe says

Why don't we just raise minimum wage to $100/ hr


seattle's on the right track
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Why don't we just raise minimum wage to $100/ hr
over 9 years
The people who are on welfare are probably the most important voice that is not heard. The people who can buy your items is what makes your jobs, and having more people that can buy will in turn create more jobs. If you have the welfare votes tell what they need help in, they can buy into the market, and bring more back in. Giving the rich all the control will make them overlook the real problem, and cause them to think that nothing is wrong. If you think that they don't know how to use it, give them the (wingless) education they need to satisfy your standards.
over 9 years
True. But this is at least educating people as to why people on welfare being unable to vote is a bad idea
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you're trying to have a valid discussion enacting a law that would be similar to voting literacy tests, poll fees, etc. i don't see how you think it would be valid if you acknowledge how incredibly racial biased it would be.
over 9 years

Cantankerous says

actually, if you read what i said and can still see the "people on welfare shouldn't vote" viewpoint as not racist, then, well, you're racist. racism doesn't always have to be an intentional thing.


I acknowledge that point and while I don't fully agree with those who voted no being racists (ignorance is a thing) it still doesn't reflect my view since 1. I voted yes 2. I asked the question to start this debate because as it says in the OP, I wanted to see what others thought. That does not make me or my thread racist
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actually, if you read what i said and can still see the "people on welfare shouldn't vote" viewpoint as not racist, then, well, you're racist. racism doesn't always have to be an intentional thing.
over 9 years
I read it and regardless, you called my thread racist. My thread is not racist.
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Giga says


Cantankerous says

this is probably the most racist thing you've ever posted, giga.


Wanting to see what other people think = racism - bearissoslow, 2014


you've conveniently ignored anything else i said.
over 9 years

Cantankerous says

this is probably the most racist thing you've ever posted, giga.


Wanting to see what other people think = racism - bearissoslow, 2014
over 9 years
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What kinds of decisions do the higher classes make to prevent people from getting jobs?
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Malaka says


MeIody says


Malaka says

I don't think anyone is saying that charity is bad, people are just saying that it isn't sufficient. Any society with a bunch of hungry and homeless people is bound to fail.


Ik, Ik. But I'm just saying we can work towards a more charitable people. That's really all I mean.


Yeah thats true, imagine if everyone gave up a percentage of their income(depending on how much they need it) in order to help out those who were really struggling in life. Oh well, sucks that it will never happen in the real world.


isnt that socialism in a way
over 9 years

Malaka says


MeIody says


Malaka says

I don't think anyone is saying that charity is bad, people are just saying that it isn't sufficient. Any society with a bunch of hungry and homeless people is bound to fail.


Ik, Ik. But I'm just saying we can work towards a more charitable people. That's really all I mean.


Yeah thats true, imagine if everyone gave up a percentage of their income(depending on how much they need it) in order to help out those who were really struggling in life. Oh well, sucks that it will never happen in the real world.


This post......this *** POST
over 9 years

TMJuke says


Mike says

The better question would be: should people that would ask this question deserve to breathe oxygen and drink clean water?

I vote no.


My sentiments exactly. A large fraction of those on welfare are only on welfare because of the decisions made by those in higher classes.

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Mike says

The better question would be: should people that would ask this question deserve to breathe oxygen and drink clean water?

I vote no.


My sentiments exactly. A large fraction of those on welfare are only on welfare because of the decisions made by those in higher classes.
over 9 years

IAMCOP says

How about this, instead of just giving money, make them work for it? There are plenty of government jobs that can be done better, like construction, that need more people to do it in a more timely manner. Don't wanna work but still want a paycheck? win the lottery.


That worked so well in England
over 9 years
How about this, instead of just giving money, make them work for it? There are plenty of government jobs that can be done better, like construction, that need more people to do it in a more timely manner. Don't wanna work but still want a paycheck? win the lottery.
over 9 years
Here's a better question:
Should people on government aid be subject to random drug tests?
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also if u use base 10 numbering system and what currency you use and over what time frame
over 9 years

KillHimNotMe says

well it depends on if you include the cents


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well it depends on if you include the cents