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@malacandran wrote:

Perhaps we need to make a distinction between two types of disability

 

1. Physical disability.

 

This is like, they're in a wheelchair, because their legs don't work. Because of an injury, or a long-term illness.

Neither of these afflictions should disqualify them from voting.  They don't stop their minds functioning. Their minds are quite ok. They can make rational decisions.  Such as who to vote for, in an an election.  I would accept any vote from such a person,  as fully valid.

 

However, this is different  from a person who has - 

 

2. Mental disability

 

This is like,  their brain isn't working properly. It's not rational.  From whatever cause, they can't think properly.

So why should we take account of a vote, from such a person.  They're clearly not competent.

 

This argument seems fairly reasonable.  What's wrong with it?

 

 

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'Perhaps we need to make distinction between two types of ability'    Only perhaps? 

Perhaps YOUR brain isn't  working properly?  We have a NHS service here in this country, which includes Clinical  Psychologist's. They asses the situation. And thank Christ you don't. IMO you are not competent. And YOU cant think properly.

'So why should we take account of a vote, FROM SUCH A PERSON.' You could not say that any other way could you? 

You take account from SUCH A PERSON because they have ''rights'' just like you. And whether some like YOU like it or not many would be following a tradition of their family, and voting that way. That's the kind of competence that is also allowed. 

paul # 11 & 12. borax #14 & 19. joamer #20. Yes I agree.