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Originally posted by blackmetalmist
Just great.. Now someone can be killed by a hit and run and this person could just flee to their home country. Its bad enough we have bad drivers, so now we get to deal with immigrants being granted this. Although there is plenty of them driving already... this will just encourage a greater deal to now begin driving.
And I was just planning to go take my driver's test next week too.. (sigh)
Originally posted by RealSpoke
reply to post by AwakeinNM
And reality takes is it takes A LOT more than a drivers license to vote. Please live in it.
Originally posted by AwakeinNM
Originally posted by RealSpoke
reply to post by AwakeinNM
And reality takes is it takes A LOT more than a drivers license to vote. Please live in it.
Really? You should come to New Mexico, then. It doesn't even take a drivers license to vote, my friend. And, you don't even have to be a legal resident to get a drivers license. It is bizzaro world here. Breaking Bad is a documentary.
Originally posted by AwakeinNM
Really? You should come to New Mexico, then. It doesn't even take a drivers license to vote, my friend. And, you don't even have to be a legal resident to get a drivers license. It is bizzaro world here. Breaking Bad is a documentary.
Originally posted by AwakeinNM
Really? You should come to New Mexico, then. It doesn't even take a drivers license to vote, my friend.
Requirements There are a few basic requirements you must meet in order to be eligible to vote in the United States and to register in New Mexico: You must be 18 years old. You must be a US citizen. You must be a resident of New Mexico. If you have been convicted of a felony, you must have had your civil rights restored. You must not have been judged mentally unfit. Few things in life may be free, but registering to vote is. If you intend to vote in an upcoming election, you must register to vote at least 28 days before the event.
Updated: 03-01-2006 Registration Deadline — 15 days before the election. 6. ID Number. When you register to vote, you must provide your California driver’s license or California identification card number, if you have one. If you do not have a driver’s license or ID card, you must provide the last four digits of your Social Security Number (SSN). If you do not include this information, you will be required to provide identification when you vote. 7. Choice of Party. Please enter the name of the political party with which you wish to register. If you do not wish to register with any party, enter “Decline to State” in the space provided. California law allows voters who “decline to state” an affiliation with a qualified political party or who affiliate with a nonqualified political party to vote in the primary election of any qualified political party that files a notice with the Secretary of State allowing them to do so. You can call 1‑800‑345‑VOTE or visit www.sos.ca.gov to learn which political parties are allowing nonaffiliated voters to participate in their primary election. 8. Race or Ethnic Group. Leave blank. 9. Signature. To register in California you must: • be a citizen of the United States • be a resident of California • be at least 18 years of age at the time of the next election • not be imprisoned or on parole for the conviction of a felony • not currently be judged mentally incompetent by a court of law Signature is required. If you meet the requirements listed above, please sign and date the registration card in the space provided. Mailing address: Secretary of State Elections Division 1500 11th Street Sacramento, CA 95814
One of the most important privileges of democracy in the United States of America is the right to participate in choosing elected officials through voting in elections. There are many different types of elections in the United States, such as federal elections, state elections or local elections. Only U.S. citizens can vote in federal elections. Registering to vote or voting in a federal election is a crime if you are not a U.S. citizen. Non-U.S. citizens, including permanent residents (green card holders), who vote, or register to vote, in a federal election also can be denied naturalization and/or removed (deported) from the United States. There are very few jurisdictions where a non-U.S. citizen may vote in a local election. However, this web site does not provide information regarding voting qualifications for state and local elections. You can obtain information regarding voting qualifications in local elections from your local voting authority. It is important to remember that even if you are allowed to vote in a local election, you are not eligible to vote in a federal election if you are not a U.S. citizen, nor in any other election that requires you to be a U.S. citizen.
Originally posted by RealSpoke
reply to post by AwakeinNM
What aren't you getting? One has to register to vote, and that takes a LOT more than a drivers license.
Originally posted by RealSpoke
reply to post by AwakeinNM
What aren't you getting? One has to register to vote, and that takes a LOT more than a drivers license.
Originally posted by BritofTexas
Originally posted by AwakeinNM
Really? You should come to New Mexico, then. It doesn't even take a drivers license to vote, my friend.
Just to clarify.
Are you talking about voting on a State/National election?
Or
Are you talking about voting on 'Dancing with the Stars'?
Originally posted by RealSpoke
reply to post by AwakeinNM
And reality is that it takes A LOT more than a drivers license to vote. Please live in it.
edit on 22-8-2012 by RealSpoke because: (no reason given)
www.elections.alaska.gov...
Initially Registering from Outside the State of Alaska
If you are not already registered to vote in Alaska and you are initially registering to vote from outside the state of Alaska, either by mail, fax or email, you must provide proof of Alaska residency by submitting a copy of one of the following documents with your voter registration application:
Alaska driver's license;
Alaska hunting or fishing license;
proof of Alaska student loan and college tuition showing Alaska as state of residency;
military leave and earning statement indicating Alaska as place of residence;
proof of employment in Alaska indicating date of employment; or
other documentation that supports your claim as an Alaska resident.
Your proof of Alaska residency must be in your name, it cannot be in the name of your spouse, parent or legal guardian.
Initially Registering from Inside the State of Alaska
If you are not already registered to vote in Alaska and you are initially registering to vote by mail, fax or email, please submit a copy of one of the below types of identification with your voter registration application:
current and valid photo identification;
driver's license;
passport;
state identification card; or
birth certificate.
Notification of Your
Ahh, they've been doing that for a long time now. At least here in Denver Colorado.
Originally posted by beezzer
I wonder how soon it'll be before they can collect foodstamps, social security, welfare.
Cloward-Piven is here.
YAY Obama!
I know people just like the gentleman you addressed, and God bless them all! He's a person who took the American dream and turned it into something wonderful. BUT I CRINGE at those who rape our country for everything she has!
Originally posted by benrl
I went to school with a man who now owns a successful framing business, he employs 15 people at his company.
He was brought here as an infant, he had no choice in the matter.
30 years later he is a success, he owns a large house in newport beach, he has a few Mercedes, he is a law abiding person.
Accept for one thing, his parents violated the law in bringing him here.
Everything he owns is in his business name and tax ID.
He has gotten pulled over a few times, its gotten to the point that he has to do Cal Trans every time (its a running joke that we will see him on the side of the road every now and than)
He pays taxes, he contributes, his company is growing in this economy and he employs americans.
Hell he speak less Spanish than I do, and all I know is burrito and taco.
Not every illegal was here by choice.
what would you do if your parents took you as a baby to a foreign land where you grew up and assimilated to it, where it became your home more than your home land?
Xenophobia is a horrible thing, no more so when its draped in a flag.
People hated the Irish and Italian immigrants as well, who this country hates simply changes depending on the age we are in.
The New Colossus
Not like the brazen giant of Greek fame, With conquering limbs astride from land to land; Here at our sea-washed, sunset gates shall stand A mighty woman with a torch, whose flame Is the imprisoned lightning, and her name Mother of Exiles. From her beacon-hand Glows world-wide welcome; her mild eyes command The air-bridged harbor that twin cities frame. "Keep, ancient lands, your storied pomp!" cries she With silent lips. "Give me your tired, your poor, Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, The wretched refuse of your teeming shore. Send these, the homeless, tempest-tost to me, I lift my lamp beside the golden door!"
Originally posted by BritofTexas
reply to post by AwakeinNM
Let me try to be as clear as possible.
Holding a state drivers license does not allow you to vote
This is the same fear mongering as the Mythic Anchor Babies.
Please see the link below to educate yourself.
USCIS