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2007-07-12 Europe

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Posted by lotp 2007-07-12 06:14|| || Front Page|| [4 views ] Top

#1 Democracy without voting restrictions is self-destructive.
In the US I believe voter registration should require passing a basic citizenship test. In writing. In English. I would also like to see a requirement that voters not be on significant public assistance either, but that's got too many administrative and moral problems to be practical.

Posted by Glenmore">Glenmore 2007-07-12 07:49|| 2007-07-12 07:49|| Front Page Top

#2 Related story: out here on the left coast a woman got her dog registered to vote by simply putting her utility bill in his name. after the bills started coming in, she took the bill to the King County (Seattle) clerk's office and got Fido on the voter rolls. never exercised it, but wanted to prove a point. now the law is looking to charge her and give her some time in the slammer.

Posted by USN, Ret. 2007-07-12 15:17|| 2007-07-12 15:17|| Front Page Top

#3 So, was he registered as a Democrat or a Republican? If the article doesn't mention it, I would guess Democrat.

Posted by Rambler">Rambler 2007-07-12 17:22|| 2007-07-12 17:22|| Front Page Top

#4 i think D, since the time between when she self-confessed to the resitrar and the voting privelige was pulled was quite lengthy and the dog was in fact registered over a period of 3 elections. one was sent back voided by her and included a paw print to show a 'signature.'

Posted by USN, Ret. 2007-07-12 18:04|| 2007-07-12 18:04|| Front Page Top

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