Important question.

Lechium · 11-21-2004, 10:45 PM

If there was one amendment you could add to US Constitution, what would it be?

I would add something like:

People who run to any political office are allowed to recieve contributions for their campaign only in portions of n*minimum hourly wage (so it scales with inflation) per person, per year. Any violators would become illegible to run for any plitical post ever.

Among other things (weakening of corporate lobbying) this will help 3rd parties A LOT.

What would you add?

P.S. keep it realistic, please.

fluttergirl · 11-22-2004, 04:14 PM

That there be some kind of compentency test that ALL voters must take, ensuring that they KNOW who each candidate it, their platform, their views, and that they arent voting blindly. Classes should be offered by the government at community colleges or high schools to educate people about politics.

Xterminator27 · 11-22-2004, 06:12 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by fluttergirl) That there be some kind of compentency test that ALL voters must take, ensuring that they KNOW who each candidate it, their platform, their views, and that they arent voting blindly. .

........... thats impossible on so many levels.

fluttergirl · 11-23-2004, 01:07 AM

The question wasnt if it was impossible
it was if we could add anything
if i could i would
period
and would you like to embelish, perhaps, or offer something (serious) of your own?
cuz otherwise thats just shitty to pop in and criticize someones views for no reasons.

JulieCitySlicker · 11-23-2004, 05:19 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by fluttergirl) The question wasnt if it was impossible
it was if we could add anything
if i could i would
period
and would you like to embelish, perhaps, or offer something (serious) of your own?
cuz otherwise thats just shitty to pop in and criticize someones views for no reasons.

Thats just Lech for ya

He thinks his opinion is gold and everyone elses is shit

fluttergirl · 11-23-2004, 05:23 PM

lol
actually
that was X

JulieCitySlicker · 11-23-2004, 05:29 PM

Same difference

Said Eyes · 11-24-2004, 02:26 AM

Quote: (Originally Posted by fluttergirl) That there be some kind of compentency test that ALL voters must take, ensuring that they KNOW who each candidate it, their platform, their views, and that they arent voting blindly. Classes should be offered by the government at community colleges or high schools to educate people about politics.

Stupid people have the same right to vote as anyone; how else would GWB win an election?! Badum-ching!

fluttergirl · 11-24-2004, 02:49 AM

Actually.
That was more of a reference to the idiots that went out on election day and voted for Kerry, not knowing anything about him, voting for him just because he wasnt Bush, and ppl who actually think Bush is a horrible president, and ruining our economy. If they were actually studied, there would be a lot more capable people in office, and such a policy would make politicians a little more honest, or at least make them work a little harder to gain and retain any office.

11-21-2004, 10:45 PM	#1
Lechium USER INFO » Status: Bound and Tied Posts: 2,293 Joined: Feb 2003 Currently: Offline	Important question. If there was one amendment you could add to US Constitution, what would it be? I would add something like: People who run to any political office are allowed to recieve contributions for their campaign only in portions of nminimum hourly wage (so it scales with inflation)* per person, per year. Any violators would become illegible to run for any plitical post ever. Among other things (weakening of corporate lobbying) this will help 3rd parties A LOT. What would you add? P.S. keep it realistic, please. __________________ You bet I look good on the dance floor.

11-22-2004, 04:14 PM	#2
fluttergirl USER INFO » Status: Blue Collar Posts: 650 Joined: Sep 2004 Currently: Offline	That there be some kind of compentency test that ALL voters must take, ensuring that they KNOW who each candidate it, their platform, their views, and that they arent voting blindly. Classes should be offered by the government at community colleges or high schools to educate people about politics. __________________ -Amber "A person should not believe in an "-ism," he should believe in himself." -Ferris Bueller

11-22-2004, 06:12 PM	#3
Xterminator27 USER INFO » Status: Said Eyes Posts: 4,314 Joined: Oct 2002 Currently: Offline	Quote: (Originally Posted by fluttergirl) That there be some kind of compentency test that ALL voters must take, ensuring that they KNOW who each candidate it, their platform, their views, and that they arent voting blindly. . ........... thats impossible on so many levels. __________________ If life gives you lemons, Then shut the hell up and eat your damn lemons! BUY MY MERCHANDISE http://www.cafepress.com/xterminator27

11-23-2004, 01:07 AM	#4
fluttergirl USER INFO » Status: Blue Collar Posts: 650 Joined: Sep 2004 Currently: Offline	The question wasnt if it was impossible it was if we could add anything if i could i would period and would you like to embelish, perhaps, or offer something (serious) of your own? cuz otherwise thats just shitty to pop in and criticize someones views for no reasons. __________________ -Amber "A person should not believe in an "-ism," he should believe in himself." -Ferris Bueller

11-23-2004, 05:19 PM	#5
JulieCitySlicker USER INFO » Status: Taken Higher Posts: 15,310 Joined: Oct 2002 Currently: Offline	Quote: (Originally Posted by fluttergirl) The question wasnt if it was impossible it was if we could add anything if i could i would period and would you like to embelish, perhaps, or offer something (serious) of your own? cuz otherwise thats just shitty to pop in and criticize someones views for no reasons. Thats just Lech for ya He thinks his opinion is gold and everyone elses is shit __________________ Oh I'm a wandering soul I'm still walking the line that leads me home alone All I know I still got mountains to climb on my own Enough To Let Me Go-Switchfoot

11-23-2004, 05:23 PM	#6
fluttergirl USER INFO » Status: Blue Collar Posts: 650 Joined: Sep 2004 Currently: Offline	lol actually that was X __________________ -Amber "A person should not believe in an "-ism," he should believe in himself." -Ferris Bueller

11-23-2004, 05:29 PM	#7
JulieCitySlicker USER INFO » Status: Taken Higher Posts: 15,310 Joined: Oct 2002 Currently: Offline	Same difference __________________ Oh I'm a wandering soul I'm still walking the line that leads me home alone All I know I still got mountains to climb on my own Enough To Let Me Go-Switchfoot

11-24-2004, 02:49 AM	#9
fluttergirl USER INFO » Status: Blue Collar Posts: 650 Joined: Sep 2004 Currently: Offline	Actually. That was more of a reference to the idiots that went out on election day and voted for Kerry, not knowing anything about him, voting for him just because he wasnt Bush, and ppl who actually think Bush is a horrible president, and ruining our economy. If they were actually studied, there would be a lot more capable people in office, and such a policy would make politicians a little more honest, or at least make them work a little harder to gain and retain any office. __________________ -Amber "A person should not believe in an "-ism," he should believe in himself." -Ferris Bueller

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