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Old 05-15-2008, 03:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Technocratic_Utilitarian View Post
It is silly to have them "take on the family business" instead of going to school, given these people will grow up and require basic skills. They require ethical, civic training because they are going to be voters and make policy. If you can't pass, much less attend formal school, you simply shouldn't be able to vote. Period.
It is not silly. Any citizen of America should have the ability to vote. What basic skills do they need? If they can be successful in business without going to school than you are forcefully wasting there time. I do not condone "ethical behavior" being taught by the state anyway.
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