The right to vote

[spence]

Originally Posted by ecduzitgood

Should people who receive money from the taxpayers have the right to vote?
Shouldn't there be some sort of conflict of interest?

I think you should add corporate CEO's and lobbyists to the list then, if they're in industries that negatively impact the environment add their entire families.

-spence

[Bronko]

Nope ,unfortunately the leches and layabouts who drain more from the country than they contribute definitely have a right to vote as well. I am sure our founding fathers never envisioned a mass of people living off the hard work and sacrifices of others or the constitution would have definitely looked a lot different. And I know they would be horrified by the size and current exponential growth of the government. Use your vote in November wisely.

[scottw]

with all of the dead people and illegal aliens that vote for democrats each election cycle, it really wouldn't be fair to tell any legally eligible citizen that they can't vote.....

[justplugit]

Yup, all American citizens have a rigth to vote, just require last years tax return as proof of citizenship when registering.
Two birds with one stone.

[spence]

Originally Posted by justplugit

Yup, all American citizens have a rigth to vote, just require last years tax return as proof of citizenship when registering.
Two birds with one stone.

Having a tax return doesn't make you a citizen...it just means you've paid your taxes!

-spence

[justplugit]

Originally Posted by spence

Having a tax return doesn't make you a citizen...it just means you've paid your taxes!

-spence

And in addition a return requires you to have a Social Security # which can only be obtained by a US citizen or LAWFULLY admitted citizen.

Citizen tax payer or filer.

[PaulS]

Originally Posted by Bronko

Nope ,unfortunately the leches and layabouts who drain more from the country than they contribute definitely have a right to vote as well. I am sure our founding fathers never envisioned a mass of people living off the hard work and sacrifices of others or the constitution would have definitely looked a lot different. And I know they would be horrified by the size and current exponential growth of the government. Use your vote in November wisely.

So everyone who gets back more than they contribute can't vote?? You've just knocked 50% of the voting pop. out.

If I pay more in taxes than you, am I suppose to consider you a leach?

[spence]

Originally Posted by PaulS

If I pay more in taxes than you, am I suppose to consider you a leach?

My father was upset when he heard that Medicare Advantage was under fire in the new health bill. I did explain to him that Medicare Advantage participants actually received a higher share of taxpayer dollars...

He's a leech too.

-spence

[Bronko]

Originally Posted by PaulS

So everyone who gets back more than they contribute can't vote?? You've just knocked 50% of the voting pop. out.

If I pay more in taxes than you, am I suppose to consider you a leach?

Did you even read my post? I said everyone has the right to vote whether we like it or not. I do have a problem with the amount I am taxed and to whom that money goes. That is my problem and I will vote accordingly.

[PaulS]

Originally Posted by Bronko

Did you even read my post? I said everyone has the right to vote whether we like it or not. I do have a problem with the amount I am taxed and to whom that money goes. That is my problem and I will vote accordingly.

The question was "Should people who receive money from the taxpayers have the right to vote?"

Your response was "nope, unfortunately...."

I guess writing isn't your strong suit.

[RIJIMMY]

Originally Posted by PaulS

The question was "Should people who receive money from the taxpayers have the right to vote?"

Your response was "nope, unfortunately...."

I guess writing isn't your strong suit.

**** arrogant a$$ alert ********

just letting ya know how you come across on the web

[JohnR]

Every citizen has the right to vote. No. Questions. Asked.

Assuming proof of citizenship.

Can anyone give me a rational answer on why there is no proof of citizenship needed to vote?

[The Dad Fisherman]

Originally Posted by RIJIMMY

**** arrogant a$$ alert ********

just letting ya know how you come across on the web

If you are going to be the arrogant a$$ police....make sure you ticket everybody

Plenty of offenders floating around here....

[PaulS]

Originally Posted by RIJIMMY

**** arrogant a$$ alert ********

just letting ya know how you come across on the web

I respond in kind. Asking someone if they read the post was trying to be demeaning.

Just as you haven't been calling people moron lately and Scott has seemed to have toned down his insults, I haven't been telling people their classless.

[Bronko]

Originally Posted by PaulS

The question was "Should people who receive money from the taxpayers have the right to vote?"

Your response was "nope, unfortunately...."

I guess writing isn't your strong suit.

The question was two part, and the pertinant part was whether there was a conflict of interst in their inherent right to vote. I said "nope" there was not. They legally have a right to vote.

I'll leave your critique of my writing skills alone. I am confident they are strong enough for the message boards.