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Old 10-24-2014, 06:52 PM
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Originally Posted by sunnyatlast View Post
Here's a report cited by some of the main news outlets online.

"They are working in tandem to decouple the legal standing to vote from American citizenship.

As a result of these efforts, there are several municipalities in the United States that currently allow non-citizens to vote in local elections. Moreover, legislation to allow non-citizens to vote has been introduced in a number of states and localities including Washington, D.C., San Francisco, and New York City."

Allowing Non-Citizens to Vote in the United States? Why Not | Center for Immigration Studies

Nothing at all wrong with allowing non-citizens to vote in local elections. The non-citizens (not illegals) are residents and deserve a say in their local issues. Do not confuse non-citizens with illegals.