Re:British drivers over 70 to face eye tests every three years
by afavour on Saturday February 07, 2026 @01:03PM
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Property ownership seems like a pretty transparent way to disenfranchise the poor. In what way does a renter not have “skin in the game” compared to a homeowner?
Re:British drivers over 70 to face eye tests every three years
by HansardExpert on Saturday February 07, 2026 @01:11PM
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I am none of these. I'm in my late 50's and have been paying income tax since I was 16. Sure, rescind my voting rights ... I'd like all my 40+ years taxes back please then.
Re:British drivers over 70 to face eye tests every three years
by warkdarrior on Saturday February 07, 2026 @01:51PM
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Did the government not provide you with services (roads, police, etc) in those 40+ years?
Re:British drivers over 70 to face eye tests every three years
by clankenfoot on Saturday February 07, 2026 @02:25PM
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Taxation without representation? Hellooo, Earth calling Americans, are you there?
Re:British drivers over 70 to face eye tests every three years
by subscribed on Saturday February 07, 2026 @04:05PM
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Property ownership?
Ooooh, this is how you tip the scales further away from the progressive policies.
I own a house but I'd hate such setup.
Re:British drivers over 70 to face eye tests every three years
by telesilla on Saturday February 07, 2026 @01:10PM
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Having children? Why not consider instead: teacher, healthcare professional, municipal worker, civil engineer, volunteer ...and all of the many other roles that make society. Being a parent isn't the only indicator of caring for others.
Re:British drivers over 70 to face eye tests every three years
by iwontberude on Saturday February 07, 2026 @01:07PM
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We already tried this in America and it’s not the flex you think it is.
Re:British drivers over 70 to face eye tests every three years
by Chris2048 on Saturday February 07, 2026 @04:02PM
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What did you try?
Re:British drivers over 70 to face eye tests every three years
by ericmay on Saturday February 07, 2026 @01:02PM
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The main issue off the top of my head with property ownership is how you define property.
Re:British drivers over 70 to face eye tests every three years
by bumby on Monday February 09, 2026 @08:44AM
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I honestly can’t tell if this is satire, or if we’re running into a lack of civics education.
In the US at least, political rights are considered inalienable, not rewards. The OPs point can be extended to giving more votes to people based on their “productivity” (ie income) to society and the absurdity becomes obvious to most.
1. Veteran
2. Property ownership
3. Having children.
If you dont hit 1 of those criteria, you dont get a vote. You need skin in the game. Letting anyone vote is why “tax someone else, give me things” is such a popular platform. Politicians should have to hit maybe 2 out of 3.