Revolution 2.0

What Makes A Qualified Voter? (EP.290)

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Sinopsis

Introduction The question is not who is judged to be legal, but who is qualified. Remember, just because it is legal, does not mean it is right. The reverse is also true; just because it is right, does not mean that it is legal. That is the subject of today’s 10-minute episode.  Continuing We’ll get to specifics in a moment, but here is what is needed in general to be qualified to vote: Love and respect your country; whether you think it needs massive changes, some changes or no changes, you need to love America and want the best for her.  Understand the many responsibilities that come with the right to vote. All rights have equal or greater responsibilities. Let’s unpack which responsibilities underpin the right to vote, and what those responsibilities mean. At the official founding of our nation, with the ratification of the Constitution in 1789, only propertied white males could vote. This was the opposite of inclusiveness and diversity, but it had temporary advantages. These were the very men wh