andygardener Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 Being imprisoned is no longer a barrier to voting.? Yes it is. No legislation overturning the ban on prisoners voting has been passed. The European Commision have whined about it, but British law on the subject has not been changed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeadingNorth Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 Yes it is. No legislation overturning the ban on prisoners voting has been passed. The European Commision have whined about it, but British law on the subject has not been changed. They didn't "whine" about it - they declared it illegal. Prisoners can vote if they wish to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andygardener Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 They didn't "whine" about it - they declared it illegal. Prisoners can vote if they wish to. No, they can't Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VideoPro Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 We could work on say a 4/5 taxpaying average so if for an average of 4 out of 5 years since leaving full time education and before reaching retirement age then you get to vote. So someone who was out of work for a few months but had previously always worked would be classed as a taxpayer for the purpose provided they didn't go over the 4/5 limit. Likewise pensioners could have that calculation done at retirement, 4/5 or better they get the vote for life, less than 4/5 they lose the vote for life. Full time voluntary carers are providing a direct service in lieu of tax that would otherwise have to be met from taxpayers funds so I'd be inclined to class them as taxpayers for this purpose. Wouldn't that be fair enough? No. You are still placing restrictions on who should be able to take part in the democratic process. Once you do that, it's no longer a democracy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warrior8 Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 No, they can't I think you will find that remand prisoners can vote. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mecky Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 Oh God, are they still crying for getting battered in the local elections? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chem1st Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 Everyone should be allowed to vote. Prisoners and children too. (but perhaps a childs vote should be given to its parent until the child becomes of age). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeadingNorth Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 No, they can't Yes they can. They go to the court of human rights and the electoral commission has no option but to change its rules. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANGELFIRE1 Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 Any person who has ever been on the J. Kyle show should be refused a vote, and sterilised before leaving the studio. IQ test, ha ha ha, they should be melted down into glue, at least that's useful. Angel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gnvqsos Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 Hardly a fair system given people are being elected to decide how our taxes are spent and plenty of not overly bright people pay plenty of tax. It would be fairer to restrict voting in local elections to council tax payers and in national elections to income tax payers. What about people who pay VAT?Would you introduce a third tier of government for their benefit? PS Dont beat yourself up about your low IQ,as many less able learners have proved garden experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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