Why did kent oppose empowering the poor with the right to vote?

Kent opposed empowering the poor with the right to vote due to concerns that they might lack the education and understanding necessary to make informed decisions. He believed that granting voting rights to those without property or wealth could lead to populism and instability, as their interests might conflict with the needs of society as a whole. Kent felt that a more educated and property-owning electorate would ensure a more responsible and stable governance.