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thegreatcause2 Donating Member (92 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Oct-10-07 07:31 AM
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can non citizens vote? and if they do, what impact do they have on elections?
I don't know what the law actually says, but what is the realpolitik of this issue?
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sniffa Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Oct-10-07 07:32 AM
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1. no they can't
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Fredda Weinberg Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Oct-10-07 07:34 AM
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2. It's a GOP boogy man ... building on immigrations fears
But why try it here @ DU?
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BleedingHeartPatriot Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Oct-10-07 07:35 AM
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3. Not only can't non citizens vote, many citizens aren't able to vote, either.
MKJ
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Christa Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Oct-10-07 07:37 AM
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4. Many citizens can but still don't vote
Democracy is such a sham.
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BleedingHeartPatriot Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Oct-10-07 07:43 AM
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5. Both scenarios are bad, although denying a person who wants to exercise their right
seems worse. And, when that happens, perhaps less are inclined to vote at all.

:shrug:MKJ
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DavidDvorkin Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Oct-10-07 09:08 AM
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6. It's state law
And every state requires that you be a U.S. citizen.
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