IQ test requirement to vote

[allegro]

Probably a little controversial but I'm wondering what the general consensus would be if you had to meet a minimum IQ limit in order to be eligible to vote?

[pghstochaj]

The key issue isn't really IQ, it's other forms of intelligence and critical thinking. IQ is a very poor measure.

Therefore, no.

[Paddymcc]

Being able to speak / read English would be a good place to start.

[Terminator X]

Also fat people, BMI over 30 no vote.

TX.

[bmwmike]

And people who park on pavements (all four wheels) or leave poo bags anywhere should not be allowed to vote.

[valiant]

Cyclists shouldn’t be allowed to vote either.

[allegro]

pghstochaj said:

The key issue isn't really IQ, it's other forms of intelligence and critical thinking. IQ is a very poor measure.

Therefore, no.

Appreciate IQ alone is a bit of a blunt instrument but it would serve as a starting point to sort the initial wheat from the chaff

[Hippea]

No, wrong on many levels

[redrabbit]

People who disagree with me.

[Swervin_Mervin]

allegro said:

pghstochaj said:

The key issue isn't really IQ, it's other forms of intelligence and critical thinking. IQ is a very poor measure.

Therefore, no.

Appreciate IQ alone is a bit of a blunt instrument but it would serve as a starting point to sort the initial wheat from the chaff

There are a significant number of very intelligent people that are, to be blunt, thick as fk. It's always a remarkable thing to witness as well.

[bmwmike]

valiant said:

Cyclists shouldn t be allowed to vote either.

Good call out - people who have irrational and/or emotional negativity toward other forms of transport should not be allowed to vote. LOL.

In your head, are cyclists not car drivers too, or how does that work?

[Rufus Stone]

allegro said:

Probably a little controversial but I'm wondering what the general consensus would be if you had to meet a minimum IQ limit in order to be eligible to vote?

Please don't give tele any more silly ideas.

[anonymous-user]

EV drivers shouldnt get a vote

[_Rodders_]

allegro said:

Probably a little controversial but I'm wondering what the general consensus would be if you had to meet a minimum IQ limit in order to be eligible to vote?

I'd imagine Oswold Mosley had a reasonably high IQ so on that basis absolutely fking not.

[sparta6]

Men in lycra that jump red lights, no right to vote.

Pissed up Lime cyclists that ride on pavements, no right to vote.

[KarlMac]

Should be a threshold based on the proportion of your earnings paid in tax. Would cut out the jobless, boomers and wealthy tax dodgers and lets the overtaxed working/middle classes have more of a say.

[Mammasaid]

KarlMac said:

Should be a threshold based on the proportion of your earnings paid in tax. Would cut out the jobless, boomers and wealthy tax dodgers and lets the overtaxed working/middle classes have more of a say.

And pensioners as well.

[Mr E]

You can vote for people to lead the country OR celebrity come dancing in the jungle.

Not both.

[MC Bodge]

Rufus Stone said:

allegro said:

Probably a little controversial but I'm wondering what the general consensus would be if you had to meet a minimum IQ limit in order to be eligible to vote?

Please don't give tele any more silly ideas.

He won't understand the question.

[pghstochaj]

KarlMac said:

Should be a threshold based on the proportion of your earnings paid in tax. Would cut out the jobless, boomers and wealthy tax dodgers and lets the overtaxed working/middle classes have more of a say.

Absolutely, that will stop those disableds beings able to vote, stay at home mums, pensioners, students etc.

Although I would probably set the ratio at £1 below my income rather than yours.

The working class shouldn't get a vote given how little they pay in tax relative to higher earners.