Is everybody's opinion equally valuable?

[CatWoman]

In our idea of democracy we have one person one vote.

A professor of political science or economics has the same vote as a 18 year old apprentice.

Say your vote depended on your level of education. 1 vote for all but an extra vote for an A-level education - 2 for degree level - 3 for postgratuate etc.

Account for "university of life" by similar points for professional qualifications or a similar sceme.

Would this change politics?

Would we still have the personality based politics we now have?

Would it change the balance of power to the right or to the left?

Or would it not make a difference at all?

Would it be acceptable and if not why?

[Kayleigh]

I'm gonna answer the last question cus none of the rest matter - it would not be acceptable - as long as we consider ourselves an equal rights society this way of thinking would be backwards - IQ is not dependent on if you went to university, the right to vote was kept from minority groups based on colour and sex - this would be another form of discrimination based on social status.

[Ludacris]

agreed with k ^^^

[CatWoman]

how would you eliminate 'dumbasses'

[Kayleigh]

lol!^^:)

[badboyx]

i say keep the dumbasses, they form part of the society and consequently must shape its direction

if u dont want dumbasses to vote, u shouldnt have them in ur society


the vote is a true reflection of the whole society

[RuRu]

i say keep the dumbasses, they form part of the society and consequently must shape its direction

if u dont want dumbasses to vote, u shouldnt have them in ur society


the vote is a true reflection of the whole society

While I agree in part to this reply and admit that 'dumbness' is easier to keep and ignore than address.. it is the responsibility of those in power or those with intelligence and ability to better the lives of those who are not of the same social standing or intelligence.

Everyone is entitled to their opinion, however depending on any given topic, that opinion may or may not be more, less or equally valuable to an opinion which has behind it knowledge, wealth, wieght or power.

[Hippie Girl]

Something about a shepherd and Socrates...and philosopher king.:D

[RuRu]

That my dear would be Plato, Socrates' student.

Nearly 2,400 years ago, the Greek philosopher Plato explored the meaning of justice. He concluded that a truly just society was one where a wise philosopher-king ruled and every person knew his or her place.

Plato and The Republic (http://www.crf-usa.org/bria/bria19_4c.htm)

[Hippie Girl]

That my dear would be Plato, Socrates' student.



Plato and The Republic (http://www.crf-usa.org/bria/bria19_4c.htm)


Philosopher king is Plato but the mention of shepherd is by Socrates.

[RuRu]

The term was coined by socrates and the idea originated from him but Plato deserves due credit for the evolution of the theory itself.

[Hippie Girl]

I couldnt be bothered to type a paragraph so I typed out the first things that popped in my head.

[RuRu]

Thats cool mate.