Idiots Vote facts
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The word "idiot" originally referred to an Athenian citizen who didn't participate in their city-state's democracy and vote
In some states there is a legal definition of being an idiot and that these people are not allowed to vote
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New Mexico's constitution actually says "idiots" cannot vote (page 87 of PDF link).
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The State Constitution of New Mexico says that “idiots” cannot vote
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Multiple US states have laws prohibiting “idiots” from voting.
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Idiots" were not allowed to vote in California until 2007 and they are still not allowed to vote in Kentucky, Mississippi, New Mexico, or Ohio
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In British Parliamentary elections, "idiots" may not vote and "lunatics" can only vote during their lucid periods.
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Idiots are not allowed to vote in Kentucky.
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Idiots are not allowed to vote in certain US States, and in the British Parliamentary elections.
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“No woman, idiot, lunatic or criminal shall vote” was the law of the land in Canada 100 years ago
