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From: renner@uiucdcs.UUCP (renner )
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Subject: Re: voting - (nf)
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Date: Tue, 14-Feb-84 22:28:43 EST
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uiucdcs!renner    Feb 14 20:06:00 1984

The short story by Twain that hogpd!keduh refers to is "The Curious
Republic of Gondour", and can be found in a collection of articles and
letters written by Twain titled "Life as I Find It."

There is some merit in Twain's scheme.  I believe that the current
scheme of giving a vote to anyone of a certain age is a poor idea.
Look at the politicians it produces.  I believe that voters should be
able to demonstrate *some* knowledge of the issues involved in the
election.  The testing criteria and method would make an interesting
topic for further discussion.

Scott Renner
{ihnp4,pur-ee}!uiucdcs!renner