Should politicians be well-versed in American history?

Asked by Jack Burkman

9 Votes

Should politicians be well-versed in American history?

89%

Of course Of course

11%

Not really Not really

89%

Of course

This is a relatively young nation. It's not asking too much to expect our political representatives to know its history. Moreover, if they don't know the history of our country,... Show More

This is a relatively young nation. It's not asking too much to expect our political representatives to know its history. Moreover, if they don't know the history of our country, how can they be expected to avoid making the same mistakes as their predecessors? Show Less

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Jack Burkman

This country is so young. We should expect our legislators to be experts in American history, at a minimum.

11%

Not really

All they need to know is what their constituents want. History is in the past. It's way more important that politicians be in touch with the people they represent than that they... Show More

All they need to know is what their constituents want. History is in the past. It's way more important that politicians be in touch with the people they represent than that they have a perfect grasp of things that happened a century ago. Show Less

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Asked by Jack Burkman

61 Votes

Do we need more gun control?

46%

No, already too much No, already too much

54%

Yes, save our kids Yes, save our kids

46%

No, already too much

Passing more gun control laws not only fails to address the real problems behind mass and school shootings, but it also undermines the 2nd Amendment and thereby endangers every ... Show More

Passing more gun control laws not only fails to address the real problems behind mass and school shootings, but it also undermines the 2nd Amendment and thereby endangers every American. Show Less

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54%

Yes, save our kids

We have to keep passing laws until there are no more guns left to hurt our children. Look at the other countries that have banned guns; see how well they are doing?

We have to keep passing laws until there are no more guns left to hurt our children. Look at the other countries that have banned guns; see how well they are doing? Show Less

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Should the winner of the Kentucky Derby have been disqualified?

Asked by Jack Burkman

21 Votes

Should the winner of the Kentucky Derby have been disqualified?

90%

No No

10%

Yes Yes

90%

No

A winner is a winner. This has never happened before--in 145 years of the Kentucky Derby. Suddenly people expect horses to know the rules? The horses affected by Maximum Securit... Show More

A winner is a winner. This has never happened before--in 145 years of the Kentucky Derby. Suddenly people expect horses to know the rules? The horses affected by Maximum Security's misstep didn't have a chance at placing anyway. Show Less

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10%

Yes

Rules are rules. This is good for the sport of horse racing, which has seen so much trouble lately that officials MUST start taking rules and safety seriously. The stewards revi... Show More

Rules are rules. This is good for the sport of horse racing, which has seen so much trouble lately that officials MUST start taking rules and safety seriously. The stewards reviewed the footage and made their determination; that should be good enough for us. Show Less

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Jack Burkman

Should politicians be well-versed in American history?

89% Of course Of course

11% Not really Not really

89% Of course

11% Not really

Do we need more gun control?

46% No, already too much No, already too much

54% Yes, save our kids Yes, save our kids

46% No, already too much

54% Yes, save our kids

Should the winner of the Kentucky Derby have been disqualified?

90% No No

10% Yes Yes

90% No

10% Yes

89%

Of course Of course

11%

Not really Not really

89%

Of course

11%

Not really

46%

No, already too much No, already too much

54%

Yes, save our kids Yes, save our kids

46%

No, already too much

54%

Yes, save our kids

90%

No No

10%

Yes Yes

90%

No

10%

Yes