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Old 10-26-2014, 11:07 AM
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Originally Posted by billethkid View Post
for me it is easy....no interpretation....no gray....

if one is not a US citizen they do not get to vote....PERIOD!!

If they live here and pay taxes so what? They are paying for using all the amenities of living here. If they want to vote (local or federal) then let them pay the price....become a US citizen.

It is when we try to rationalize the application of rules and laws that the door opens wide for violations and lack of enforcement. A major contributor to the watered down laws we have today contributing to America's core values deterioration.
Well, you are entitled to you opinion. It certainly does not hold water in some communities. Read this interesting article regarding Takoma Park, Maryland - a Washington DC suburb.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/...cgBS_story.htm