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Forum: Internet Links Topic: Making it legal for non citizens to vote in US started by: GORDON Posted by GORDON on Oct. 24 2010,06:37
< http://www.foxnews.com/politic....ns-vote >I was thinking, "How can this even be a question?" QUOTE PORTLAND, Maine -- Like his neighbors, Claude Rwaganje pays taxes on his income and taxes on his cars. His children have gone to Portland's public schools. He's interested in the workings of Maine's largest city, which he has called home for 13 years. There's one vital difference, though: Rwaganje isn't a U.S. citizen and isn't allowed to vote on those taxes or on school issues. That may soon change. ... But between his limited English and the financial demands, Daud hasn't been able to become a citizen. "I like the Democrats. I want to vote for Democrats, but I don't have citizenship," he said. Oh, of course. Posted by Malcolm on Oct. 24 2010,11:46
QUOTE Supporters of Portland's ballot measure say the process is cumbersome, time-consuming and costly. The filing fee and fingerprinting costs alone are $675, and many immigrants spend hundreds of dollars more on English and civics classes and for a lawyer to help them through the process. A $675 filing fee? What the fuck? Is the filing cabinet fucking 24K gold? |