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To think that people with extreme political views shouldn’t be allowed to vote?

187 replies

EdgyEagle · 24/11/2024 21:36

Far-left and far-right ideologies are tearing society apart. Should we limit the influence of extremists?

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Sethera · 25/11/2024 08:04

The only feasible way of implementing this policy would be to disallow extremist candidates from standing in elections.

To do that (leaving aside the principles of democracy) would drive extremist movements underground, make them more attractive to conspiracy theorist types, and attract people who might not particularly agree with the extremism but don't like being told how to vote.

BaklavaRocks · 25/11/2024 08:01

Eh? Of course they should be allowed to vote! I might not agree with the far right, but we are all entitled to our political beliefs and the rise of extreme political views should be a warning to current governments that something is going wrong which they need to change.

Extremism is usually born from oppression or disadvantage in someway. If we want to rid society of extremists, then we need to reduce inequality and improve access to opportunity for all.

It is not a coincidence that the far right of this country, members of EDL etc. are predominantly white working class males. White working class boys are also the group most failed in educational settings and who have the poorest educational outcomes. The two go hand in hand and it's the responsibility of government to change that!

You can't just ban people from voting because you don't like their views!

Violetparis · 25/11/2024 07:59

You are an extremist OP, should you be allowed to vote ?

AgnesX · 25/11/2024 07:58

Everyone has the right to their opinion and therefore their vote. There is an onus on us all to rein in the extremists..

kirbykirby · 25/11/2024 07:56

OP, that's a pretty extreme view. Maybe you should take your own advice and not vote?

Switcher · 25/11/2024 07:53

WrigglyDonCat · 24/11/2024 22:48

Quis custodiet ipsos custodes.

With radical and extreme latin like that you definitely don't get a vote 😀

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Spell checker doesn't really manage it very well.

MushMonster · 25/11/2024 07:46

98% disagrees with your statenent.
So can I still vote OP? Or do you still want to ban others from exercising their democratic rights?

Lostcat · 25/11/2024 03:27

Delorian · 24/11/2024 21:43

What a lovely paradox you've created there.

😂👌🏻

lonelywater · 25/11/2024 03:07

wanting to bar certain people from voting because they are extreme is a totally batshit position to take, so you're disbarred yourself.

Meadowfinch · 25/11/2024 02:22

OP, The fact that you don't recognise your own extremism is ironic.
You'll be wanting thought police next. 😀

Everyone is entitled to their opinion OP, regardless of whether you approve or not. The whole point of a democracy is that while there will always be extremist outliers like yourself, the vast majority of people are more moderate and so more centrist views prevail.

Gingerlingerlonger · 25/11/2024 02:12

I don't see a centrist even suggesting such an idea so which side do you extreme towards?

Hateam · 25/11/2024 01:45

Whothefuckdoesthat · 24/11/2024 23:25

She can’t tell you that! Nobody expects the Spanish Inquisition. Their chief weapon is surprise, surprise and fear, fear and surprise.

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Yes!

silentpool · 25/11/2024 00:24

I find it so interesting that people who consider themselves progressive are the most narrow minded and controlling of all.

OP, you may not like this but people are entitled to their opinions - you are welcome to disagree with them but you don't get to disenfranchise them.

AfterEightMints001 · 25/11/2024 00:22

personally the whole democratic system is outdated in the current form, especially when the public are led by media sound bites etc

AfterEightMints001 · 25/11/2024 00:20

Badgerandfox227 · 24/11/2024 21:43

You want Fascism?

if i remember hitler came to power via democracy ??? kinda makes the ops point

Bachellerie · 25/11/2024 00:15

You haven't taken into account tactical voting.

These voters will opt for a “compromise” candidate – someone whose politics they may not share but is better placed to defeat their least preferred candidate.

LoveItaly · 24/11/2024 23:52

With such an undemocratic suggestion as this perhaps you shouldn’t have a vote either. Who would you ban next, I wonder? Maybe only people who think just like you should be allowed to vote?

unsync · 24/11/2024 23:50

Love51 · 24/11/2024 23:07

Surely the ways we counter extremism are through education and mobilisation of the moderates, not by disenfranchising the nutters?
Loads of people have extreme views about some issues. That's diversity and part of life's rich tapestry etc. We don't educate by driving such views underground. I suspect it would lead to riots if it were implemented.

Education does seem to be lacking here, so yes, that would be an excellent place to start.

ForsythiaPlease · 24/11/2024 23:44

RosieLeaf · 24/11/2024 21:37

Get a grip

😂😂😜

Pudmyboy · 24/11/2024 23:40

Only one person so far has commented with a bit of sense and a somewhat normal comment
Was that the first poster who said 'get a grip'?

tobee · 24/11/2024 23:34

Ok, so no vote for extremists. But do they still have to pay taxes?

Thulpelly · 24/11/2024 23:32

That’s a pretty extreme view to hold, OP

PermanentTemporary · 24/11/2024 23:30

In 1750 wanting to ban slavery was an extreme view.

No, in other words.

But we don't really need to worry - if we started being asked whether we were extremists at the poll station, 99% of us would say with complete sincerity that we were centrists. Even though I've no doubt that Jeremy Clarkson would consider me a toxic extremist, and so would Jeremy Corbyn, and King Charles, but for different reasons.

Whothefuckdoesthat · 24/11/2024 23:25

Hateam · 24/11/2024 22:56

OP would you expect the Spanish Inquisition to have a role in this?

She can’t tell you that! Nobody expects the Spanish Inquisition. Their chief weapon is surprise, surprise and fear, fear and surprise.

VestaTilley · 24/11/2024 23:19

YABVU, anti democratic and - ironically - extremist yourself.

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