Should people receiving a substantial amount from the government, such as government workers and social security be denied the right to vote?

[Kelley1]

Should politicans be allowed to vote government contracts for their companies. Should a group of men be allow to vote that a pretty woman owes them favors.

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If the voting taxpayers (specifically, those who actually pay the bills) are outnumbered or outcompeted by the tax receivers, then, inevitably, the economic system will tend more and more toward economic profligacy, leading eventually to bankruptcy.

America is already a long way down this road.

[exitseven]

It has long been said that once people realize that they can vote for more government benefits that democracy is doomed. Look at our government. The politicians have their own healthcare and retirement plans which are much better than what most people have and term limits will never pass through congress.
Still the Constitution gives the right to vote to all citizens.

[Cidknee]

Like a time bomb of self-destruction.

[exitseven]

@Cidknee yes, I see what is going on in cities and wonder how long they will be able to survive.

[exitseven]

Thanks for the MHO😎

[Surely]

How about the flip side? If you owe a tremendous amount of money. Such as in college loans. You shouldn’t vote either. Such as Biden’s loan forgiveness to college students. I am sure that young voters would have voted Biden to get their loans forgiven. So they could party for free for four years and let the working older taxpayers cover their expenses.

[Surely]

Appreciate the MHO.

[OlderAndWiser]

Social Security retirement does not represent government largesse or entitlement by the recipients; it is something that the worker has paid for over their lifetime. I have contributed Social Security retirement taxes for more than 50 years. Why should I lose my right to vote simply because I have reached the age where the government must start returning some of that money to me?

[Kelley1]

As a Social Security recipient, it is difficult (apparently impossible for you) to get you to understand something when the Social Security you receive depends upon your not understanding it.

[OlderAndWiser]

Instead of speaking with a forked tongue, why don't you say very directly what you are thinking? And don't worry about me being too stupid to understand, as I was smart enough to graduate from law school with honors.

[Kelley1]

Graduating law school only mean that you have excellent memory. It doesn't imply that you have logic, and apparently you are incapable of admitting something that is against your self interest. As a candidate of Governor of California, in 1934, Upton Sinclair perfectly described your inability to understand the issue when he suggested: “it is difficult to get a man to understand something when his salary depends upon his not understanding it.”

[OlderAndWiser]

Law school requires much understanding and little memorization, but i understand why you wouldn’t comprehend that. Your incorrect assumptions reflect on your intelligence, not mine.

[katiesmuff]

Obviously we need government contracts and someone must approve them. It is wrong for elected officials to use their influence to direct a contract in a direction that is finically beneficial to them. There are much to many contracts given out for all of them to be by congressional or public voting. Designated committee's by those who have jobs related to what the contract is for should be doing recommending without any outside influence.

[AgentG111]

# 1 the only people that shouldn't vote are those who are NOT USA citizens. (Illegals)

#2 social security has a few different aspects and it's part of a USA program for those retired people and those that fit the bill.

#3 Government Workers? Like our Military? Seriously?

Asking if those getting money shouldn't vote is quite an interesting question. Sounds extremely suspicious 🤔!

[RavVid]

Interesting idea. I think YES. We've got too many public servants just like the US.

They grow in the dark like toadstools.

[Cidknee]

Are you saying SS workers or those receiving SS? I think workers and yeah, cull their vote. 😂

[888theGreat]

I have often said people that don't work under age 60 should not vote. Meaning proof by Tax form.

Any women with no income should not be allowed to have more than one kid.

Anyone under 21 should not be allowed to vote.

[siezuresalad]

Let’s qualify what you mean.

Which programs? Social Security? It’s money confiscated out of my check every month. It’s not a government handout.

Snap/welfare/section 8 housing - sure. They probably shouldn’t vote.

[Kelley1]

Absolutely, social security is a handout. Recipients of Social Security like to claim that they “paid in” to the system and now receive their payments out of some kind of imagined trust fund. The reality, of course, is that Social Security and Medicare are 100% funded by current workers. That is, the programs are nothing more than a wealth transfer from workers to retirees. In every way except the rhetoric, Social Security and Medicare are just welfare programs.

[Bricealan]

@siezuresalad Yes, SS recipients have paid into SS over their working career.

[Bricealan]

@Kelley1 That is not true! How long have you paid into SS? I am sure your will pay into it for your entire career. Answer this. If you pay, and you will, what should be done with what you have paid in for the past 30,40, 50 years... Give it to illegal aliens?

[siezuresalad]

@Kelley1 Um. I paid into the SS System. Absolutely not welfare. I don't get where you come up with this nonsense.

But ok, let's play that game. Give me a check with all the money I've paid into SS at a 10% return on investment over the course of my 40+ working years, and we'll call it even.

[Kelley1]

There is no social security trust fund. The money you paid had been spent. In fact, you have been robbed of your money, and there is no way to recover it. While it lasts, the government will steal from younger people to give to you. However, that is not guaranteed.

[siezuresalad]

No shit Sherlock. It’s not welfare for the simple fact you are forced to pay into it. Stop being ridiculous

[DrPepper12]

Dumfuq. Prisoners should vote. Everyone over 16 should.

[Sal_Monella]

Not if they adhere to the constitution. Should he 19th amendment be reversed?

[msc545]

No, of course not. Where the hell do you get these ideas?

[AviatorTom]

No, every citizen has the right to vote.