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You're proposing aristocracy, that would be a big step backwards. I think there are far better ways to inform people about their choices and give them the power to decide who they want to be represented by. In any case, we should make voting easier for people, not harder.

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Saying "this is aristocracy" is kind of like saying that FDR was a fascist; it adds nothing to the conversation except emotional associations. If the idea will give rise to harmful consequences, say what those consequences are, instead of trying to associate it with a name you don't like.

(See also Orwell's Politics and the English Language, if memory serves.)

Since when does informed voters equal aristocracy?!

That's not what I meant. I'm pro-informed voters. Restricting the vote to only the ones that pass a quiz does lead to aristocracy.

Can you imagine what kind of devious behavior would go into writing, wording, producing, and administering that quiz...

Our elections are bad enough with the electoral college, super delegates, and gerrymandering.

Interesting that you assert "Our" in the sense of the US.

Then don't invalidate that vote, print off the exam for the voter with their score, still let the voter vote. Maybe you get multiple 'I voted' stickers if you pass the exam with flying colors.

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