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Post by The Captain on Dec 23, 2014 10:08:56 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Dec 23, 2014 10:11:27 GMT -5
Remember it's just someone's opinion. Not even remotely likely to go anywhere...
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Post by Opti on Dec 23, 2014 10:17:21 GMT -5
Its an opinion piece in the LA times, not a done deal. This is still the country where we believe in free speech, correct?
A newspaper opinion does not write law. Nothing to get straight unless you know about some impending legislation not mentioned?
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Post by Value Buy on Dec 23, 2014 10:21:32 GMT -5
I know, let's give them a 3/5th's vote like the south used to get!
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Post by Value Buy on Dec 23, 2014 10:23:53 GMT -5
Its an opinion piece in the LA times, not a done deal. This is still the country where we believe in free speech, correct?
A newspaper opinion does not write law. Nothing to get straight unless you know about some impending legislation not mentioned? Yeh, that's how it started with women's rights in the 1800's too. It starts snowballing, and look what we wind up with!
Sarcasm, people, sarcasm.........
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Post by Tennesseer on Dec 23, 2014 10:24:37 GMT -5
An opinion. Means squat.
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Post by billisonboard on Dec 23, 2014 10:59:21 GMT -5
... So let me get this straight, you can now vote without any of the responsibilities (like jury duty or being subject to the draft) that comes with being a citizen? ... Should being subject to the draft be a mandatory criteria for granting people the right to vote?
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Post by The Captain on Dec 23, 2014 11:04:41 GMT -5
... So let me get this straight, you can now vote without any of the responsibilities (like jury duty or being subject to the draft) that comes with being a citizen? ... Should being subject to the draft be a mandatory criteria for granting people the right to vote? FWIW I think women as well as men should be subject to the draft, so under those circumstances I would say yes. At the very least, exclusions should be applied equally.
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Post by zibazinski on Dec 23, 2014 11:32:46 GMT -5
Are you talking non-citizens or illegal invaders?
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Post by whoisjohngalt on Dec 23, 2014 11:37:34 GMT -5
EVERYTHING starts with someone's opinion.
It all depends on how convincing the person is
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Post by Deleted on Dec 23, 2014 11:48:24 GMT -5
I don't find the opinion convincing.
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Post by djAdvocate on Dec 23, 2014 11:49:25 GMT -5
it will never happen, imo.
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Post by Shooby on Dec 23, 2014 12:29:59 GMT -5
A lot of ridiculous policies start with ridiculous ideas.
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Post by whoisjohngalt on Dec 23, 2014 12:56:38 GMT -5
I don't find the opinion convincing. I didn't even read the article, was just saying that in general we shouldn't discard something bc it simply is "someone's opinion". I am working on "calmness and serenity", I don't think this article will be encouraging to that
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Post by Shooby on Dec 23, 2014 12:57:58 GMT -5
And, if you put your opinion out there in print, then people have a right to comment and criticize it as well or cheer it on. Whatever is your druthers.
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Post by mroped on Dec 23, 2014 14:10:01 GMT -5
You can be selected for jury duty and I believe you can be drafted if you are a legal resident of USA. The only right that comes with becoming a citizen is voting. Is not that far fetched that a legal resident non-citizen can vote. It happens already in a few European countries. Moreover, a legal resident of US pays the same taxes as everyone else, can buy a house, car, gun just to name a few. Why would it be such a bad thing to allow one to vote? And for those that wonder:not all those born and raised in a foreign country that are currently legaly residing in US are liberal or leaning liberal. Case in point: Orly Taitz- nutcase birther.
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Post by djAdvocate on Dec 23, 2014 14:14:22 GMT -5
You can be selected for jury duty and I believe you can be drafted if you are a legal resident of USA. The only right that comes with becoming a citizen is voting. Is not that far fetched that a legal resident non-citizen can vote. It happens already in a few European countries. Moreover, a legal resident of US pays the same taxes as everyone else, can buy a house, car, gun just to name a few. Why would it be such a bad thing to allow one to vote? And for those that wonder:not all those born and raised in a foreign country that are currently legaly residing in US are liberal or leaning liberal. Case in point: Orly Taitz- nutcase birther. immensely entertaining. she sounds like a bad imitation of a man trying to voice crack to imitate an Easter European woman.
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Post by The Captain on Dec 23, 2014 14:24:36 GMT -5
You can be selected for jury duty and I believe you can be drafted if you are a legal resident of USA. The only right that comes with becoming a citizen is voting. Is not that far fetched that a legal resident non-citizen can vote. It happens already in a few European countries. Moreover, a legal resident of US pays the same taxes as everyone else, can buy a house, car, gun just to name a few. Why would it be such a bad thing to allow one to vote? And for those that wonder:not all those born and raised in a foreign country that are currently legaly residing in US are liberal or leaning liberal. Case in point: Orly Taitz- nutcase birther. www.uscourts.gov/FederalCourts/JuryService/JurorQualificaitons.aspxTo be legally qualified for jury service, an individual must: be a United States citizen; www.sss.gov/fswho.htmNON-CITIZENS Some non-citizens are required to register. Others are not. Non-citizens who are not required to register with Selective Service include men who are in the U.S. on student or visitor visas, and men who are part of a diplomatic or trade mission and their families. Almost all other male non-citizens are required to register, including undocumented immigrants, legal permanent residents, and refugees. The general rule is that if a male non-citizen takes up residency in the U.S. before his 26th birthday, he must register with Selective Service. I was right on Jury duty (at least at the Federal level, honestly in my state you only get called at the county/local level if you register to vote). I will concede that I was wrong the military service part. Learned something new today. Even those here illegally are "supposed" to register. Wonder how often that happens.
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Post by The Captain on Dec 23, 2014 14:30:00 GMT -5
You can be selected for jury duty and I believe you can be drafted if you are a legal resident of USA. The only right that comes with becoming a citizen is voting. Is not that far fetched that a legal resident non-citizen can vote. It happens already in a few European countries. Moreover, a legal resident of US pays the same taxes as everyone else, can buy a house, car, gun just to name a few. Why would it be such a bad thing to allow one to vote?And for those that wonder:not all those born and raised in a foreign country that are currently legaly residing in US are liberal or leaning liberal. Case in point: Orly Taitz- nutcase birther. This is just my opinion, but if you are not invested enough in this country to become a citizen, then IMHO you don't have the right to influence the political process. I'm old school on this, but I'm a piss or get off the pot kinda person. If you want all of the benefits, then you should accept all of the responsibilities.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 23, 2014 14:31:14 GMT -5
I'm pretty sure selective service was verified with his employment authorization as a refugee. That or when he took out school loans?
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Post by Deleted on Dec 23, 2014 14:33:14 GMT -5
I do agree with you captain about citizens voting however it's not just a desire to be a citizen. It took a decade for husband to go through the hoops, And we skipped three years because he went from Permanant resident to citizen in two versus 5 because we were married.
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Post by The Captain on Dec 23, 2014 14:44:26 GMT -5
I do agree with you captain about citizens voting however it's not just a desire to be a citizen. It took a decade for husband to go through the hoops, Andre skipped three because he went from Permanant resident to citizen in two versus 5 because we were married. To be honest, since I'm not a guy I don't know how selective service works - which is why I didn't even realize non-citizens were required to register. As far as it taking time, if the intent is to become a citizen then I can understand how the waiting period can be a pain. However, I still stand by my belief that it should still be a requirement. Otherwise trying to administer pending cases can become a nightmare.
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Post by zibazinski on Dec 23, 2014 14:48:28 GMT -5
Anyone becoming a citizen needs to be healthy and self supporting. That used to be a rule and needs to be enforced.
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Post by The Walk of the Penguin Mich on Dec 23, 2014 14:50:36 GMT -5
Overturning the Constitution? Doubt it.
Voting is one of the delineated rights bestowed upon citizens.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 23, 2014 14:51:07 GMT -5
I remember writing about his citizenship ceremony here when it happened. How it was anticlimactic and all that really changed was he finally go a US passport and voter registration card... I had so Americanized him by that point it really did feel like a formality too long in coming But rules can't be based on single circumstances and I know they vary.
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Post by thyme4change on Dec 23, 2014 14:51:21 GMT -5
Given our voter turn-out rates, and the rigged way our system works - does it really matter?
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Post by billisonboard on Dec 23, 2014 15:11:14 GMT -5
Overturning the Constitution? Doubt it. Voting is one of the delineated rights bestowed upon citizens. I challenge this statement. I just reviewed the US Constitution including the Amendments and find nothing to support it.
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Post by kent on Dec 23, 2014 15:26:40 GMT -5
It may only be an "opinion" at this juncture but as others have said, this stuff has to "start" somewhere. There are 10's of thousands that will embrace the idea and it could easily spread from there.
A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step
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Post by Deleted on Dec 23, 2014 15:28:23 GMT -5
If I have to bother myself with every person's every single opinion... Seriously, even we don't have that kind of time ...
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Post by The Captain on Dec 23, 2014 15:32:45 GMT -5
Given our voter turn-out rates, and the rigged way our system works - does it really matter? It won't if we become apathetic about it.
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