Democrats and progressives generally believe voting should be a universal right easily available to all citizens, and it’s not the government’s role to decide who is knowledgeable enough, motivated enough or virtuous enough to vote. Many conservative and Republican leaders disagree, however, suggesting that American citizens who do not meet such standards shouldn’t vote, or at least should be discouraged from voting.
For example, Andrew McCarthy stated in National Review: “It would be far better if the franchise were not exercised by ignorant, civics-illiterate people. Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson, a Republican, warned of the dangers of voting by the “uninformed.” Kevin Williamson, also at National Review, asked whether America “would be better served by having fewer but better voters.” Arizona GOP state Rep. John Kavanaugh commented: “Quantity is important, but we have to look at the quality of votes as well.” And so on.
If Republicans want better voters, their people should skip elections
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