This column in the LA Times today, asking if there should be a knowledge qualification level in order to vote, reminded me again of the poli-sci professor a million years ago who opined to a class I was in:
"Seventy-five percent of people are chronic know-nothings and shouldn't be allowed to vote."
He was talking about Canadian voters. That's an observation I've never forgotten. Nor do I agree with it.
However, this gentleman makes some interesting points. And yes, although directed at the American electorate, this could easily be applied to Canadian voters, European voters, Argentinian voters, etc.
http://www.latimes.com/news/opinion/...ome-commentary
Debate!!!
Cowperson