Rights Or Wrongs

Every cop (law enforcement type) will be the first to tell you that driving is a privilege.  And who decides what is and isn't a privilege?  A random age requirement, passing a test, hand eye coordination or other pre-ordained prerequisites?

In this country, rights are often confused with wrongs.  We, citizens, are supposed to know what is wrong.  At one time it was easy.  The ten commandments or common sense or the adage - do unto others as you would have them do unto you - instructed or guided us as to what was wrong.  Of course, we all now know this guidance is wrong - the politically correct have told us.  Ignorance of the law was and still is wrong.  We know that because the lawyers, prosecuters and judges have told us.  Disrespect other peoples rights and you will be wrong.

So - what went wrong?

Simple.  Voting became a RIGHT.

One of the most important aspects and characteristics of the United States is the ability and freedom, of it's citizens who legally live here, to cast a vote for something or someone in which they believe.  Far reaching consequences to be sure - but a RIGHT none the less.  How did something this important become a right while driving remains a privilege?

Simple - you can legislate or buy votes.  Votes can be had without the need for education, skill or reason; simple emotion can get someone elected.  Emotion that runs out of control can and will destroy far more than it cures or heals.

SharkyandSharky believe that the privilege to vote should be at least as strict as the privilege to drive.  Tests need to be passed - both knowledge and skill.

You MUST EARN the privilege to vote.

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