I have to say, I don't really get this. I lived in the states for high school and college, and I didn't get to vote either. (Granted, I wasn't old enough to vote the first time, but I digress.) Not (posted to I can't vote...)
I don't understand why 17 year olds are being brought into the discussion...They can't vote because they are not ADULTS. When you become an adult, you'll have the right to vote. And own a firearm. And own property. And have (posted to I can't vote...)
Sorry for not covering all bases - long term or permanent visa. "Also, they idea that non-citizens should be able to vote just seems ridiculous....Do you think people should just be able to move from country to country and vote (posted to I can't vote...)
I look at it like this: in the primary election (in California, I don't know how it was in other states), I could not vote in the Republican primary, because I'm not a Republican. The outcome of that primary certainly (posted to I can't vote...)
I think anyone who pays taxes should be allowed to vote, because they are contributing and should be allowed to have input on how their contributions are used. If you bear the burden of taxation, it seems only reasonable to (posted to I can't vote...)
What do you say about my situation? I am on a work visa. I pay taxes--I am not eligible to file any kind of exemptions--I am not eligible to file my taxes as "married" eventhough I AM married. I pay (posted to I can't vote...)
I am on a work visa. I pay taxes--I am not eligible to file any kind of exemptions--I am not eligible to file my taxes as "married" eventhough I AM married. I pay social secuirty taxes when I am not (posted to I can't vote...)
