HI Bob,

On Sun 2038-Jun-27 18:11, Bob Klahn (1:124/311) wrote to Richard Webb:

DD>> I have stated before (not in this particular
DD>> forum) in FIDO discussions that a term of National service should be
DD>> a pre-requisite for voting privileges. If you didn't serve you don't
DD>> get to help choose the leaders/policies/etc.

 RW> I would agree with that, so long as they couldn't refuse
 RW> somebody like me.  Why should i be denied my right to vote
 RW> because they wouldn't accept me for service?  Universal

BK>  There are very few who could not serve in some position. And  those
BK> few would be incapable of voting also.

BK>  Ever read "Starship Troopers"? Not the movie, the book. The 
BK> original Heinlein?

YEs, many many years ago!

 RW> service should be required.  YEs the blind man can be a
 RW> radio op, computer programmer, machinist or cook.  SAme
 RW> with the fellow in the wheelchair.  I've stated much the
 RW> same however, with those caveats.

BK>  Yep. There are few who can't serve, and few who can't earn their 
BK> keep, if given a chance.

BK>  And damn few who wouldn't rather.

Indeed, I've argued that universal suffrage is great, as
long as there's universal service required to go along with
it .



Regards,
           Richard
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