Moderators lazarus Posted February 20, 2007 Moderators Posted February 20, 2007 In two weeks I will have been a resident of the US for 5 years. It will take me 5 more years to become a citizen. I would not have been able to vote for ten years by the time I become a citizen. I'd like to vote! http://www.nypost.com/seven/02202007/new...kie_edozien.htm Quote Great spirits have always found violent opposition from mediocrities. The latter cannot understand it when a man does not thoughtlessly submit to hereditary prejudices but honestly and courageously uses his intelligence. Einstein
there buster Posted February 20, 2007 Posted February 20, 2007 I had to wait 21 years! Quote “the slovenliness of our language makes it easier to have foolish thoughts.” George Orwell
Dr. Shane Posted February 20, 2007 Posted February 20, 2007 My wife is eligible now she just has to take her citizenship test. I think it is a lot faster when you marry a citizen legally. Quote Pastoral Family Counselor... Find me at www.PostumCafe.com Author of Peculiar Christianity
Dr. Shane Posted February 20, 2007 Posted February 20, 2007 Quote: I'd like to vote! Just donate money to your favorite canidates. It will have more impact than your vote would. Quote Pastoral Family Counselor... Find me at www.PostumCafe.com Author of Peculiar Christianity
Amelia Posted February 21, 2007 Posted February 21, 2007 Well I admit it is a bit odd that non-citizen residents who pay state and federal tax, not get a say in how that tax is spent. Isn't that taxation without representation? Quote <p><span style="color:#0000FF;"><span style="font-weight:bold;"><span style="font-style:italic;">"Do not use harmful words, but only helpful words, the kind that build up and provide what is needed, so that what you say will do good to those who hear you."</span></span> Eph 4:29</span><br><br><img src="http://banners.wunderground.com/weathersticker/gizmotimetemp_both/US/OR/Fairview.gif" alt="Fairview.gif"> Fairview Or</p>
Dr. Shane Posted February 21, 2007 Posted February 21, 2007 It is voluntary. They don't have to stay here. They have a home country they can return to. Years ago, immigrants had to denounce their citizenship to their home country before becoming a US citizen. That is no longer the case. The taxation without representation argument comes from our founders who were born here under British rule and had to pay tax without having a voice in Parliament. They had no home country they could return to. This was their home. So they had a much strong argument. Quote Pastoral Family Counselor... Find me at www.PostumCafe.com Author of Peculiar Christianity
GreatLakesGramma Posted February 24, 2007 Posted February 24, 2007 No other country in the world would allow non-citizens to vote. Most of them do not give immigrants, legal or not, all the concessions we do here. Quote Catherine God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. Psalm 73:26. "To be a Christian means to forgive the inexcusable, because God has forgiven the inexcusable in you." -- C. S. Lewis
Moderators lazarus Posted February 25, 2007 Author Moderators Posted February 25, 2007 No other country in the world would allow non-citizens to vote. Most of them do not give immigrants, legal or not, all the concessions we do here. There are countries around the world that allow non-citizens to vote. What concessions are these? What are your assertions based on? They are not factual I believe? Quote Great spirits have always found violent opposition from mediocrities. The latter cannot understand it when a man does not thoughtlessly submit to hereditary prejudices but honestly and courageously uses his intelligence. Einstein
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