I'm not guessing here, I just posted the question. it was overwhelming. And many indicated that the new citizen would have to read/speak English to even understand the candidates/issues. OK . I agree with that.. . . . . But, do you think that native citizens should have to understand the candidates/issues as a requirement to vote? i don't know how this could be implemented, but if there's a way, I'm for it. And proud to say it! What say you?
2006-10-23 09:13:53 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
yupchagee - i suggest you take a look at the California Voters Ballots. I've been told they are available in 15 languages. Not sure how accurate that is yet
2006-10-23 09:22:50 · update #1
Ruth - I rarely disagree with you so profoundly. I don't want an un-educated voter or group of voters, making choices and decisions that will have a direct effect on me. NO WAY
2006-10-23 09:26:07 · update #2
smack - as you get older and wiser, we will be ready to give you the test. Not yet though. (talking to myself out loud) You propose we learn Spanish, huh? SIGH
2006-10-23 09:29:35 · update #3
P.S. I spent two years in a foreign country. Nobody gave me anything. I learned THEIR native language. And you would too! Don't accomodate, they should assimilate!!
2006-10-23 09:31:47 · update #4
Learning English is a qualification for citizenship.
Literacy tests were banned by Congress in the 60's. They were thought to discriminate against minorities.
2006-10-23 09:18:10 · answer #1 · answered by yupchagee 7 · 16⤊ 0⤋
Then the question of "who decides" comes into play.. A white man , a black man , Hispanic who.. and if those who make this decision are of a different race or religion won't the "race Card" be thrown out there along with any other prejudice that is sought out... It would be impossible to implement ... Also , the candidates would actually have to spell out their agenda. Find a candidate that gives an actual detailed description of his/her 's issues or agenda....
I do think though , if a person doesn't pay income taxes they should not be able to vote.. They are making decisions on how to use tax dollars ,none of which they contributed..
2006-10-23 09:46:15 · answer #2 · answered by bereal1 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Absolutely. Proficiency in English should be a prerequisite for citizenship. There are, however, a large number of Americans by birth who lack proficiency in the English language. Before we can teach English as a second language, we need to do a better job teaching English as a primary language. I support S 1335 as well as HR 997
2016-05-22 01:59:09 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Learning English is a must. A decade ago to learn English, you had to attend costly English classes or purchase course material like tapes and books. Now you can learn English for free from the comfort of your home using the Internet. The BBC and the British Council offer a number of on line courses, which teach written and spoken English. You can also improve your English by watching television programs and reading English newspapers. For more information, visit http://tinyurl.com/qnzpt
2006-10-23 13:52:15 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think it's a good idea. It would be much better to have people who are making smart, informed decisions putting our public officials in office rather than allowing anyone over 18 who is a natural born citizens to automatically vote. I'm not saying they do, but as of now anyone who meets the criteria could wander into a voting booth and pick whichever name they think sounds good. It would be a good way to get the majority of the American public making sound educated decisions.
2006-10-23 09:18:36 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
man the ACLU would love what you have to say. write them a letter and tell me what they reply.
anyways some people would argue that this could possibly mean that certain people would be excluded to vote. mostly minorities and poor.
but i do agree with you about the people who don't speak English. i think if you are going to live somewhere then you need some basic understanding of the language. i don't believe that if you can't speak or just read English you shouldn't be able to get a driver's license.
2006-10-23 09:39:23 · answer #6 · answered by Lexi 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Aha, now you're getting into Plato. Yes, it should be a requirement. Also, my vote should be 4 times as powerful as most other people's votes, because I'm 4 times (conservative estimate) as smart as other people. Will it ever happen in America? No. Part of our liberty structure means we let the dummies vote.
What we can do, however, is try to educate the dummies. It will be hard, because Democrats want to keep them as dummies.
2006-10-23 09:17:26 · answer #7 · answered by ::ponders:: 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
My immigrant grandparents did not get a Hungarian ballot form.
2006-10-23 09:20:54 · answer #8 · answered by Chuck P 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
bottles, I completely agree. People who do not vote sometimes is probably the best choice since they don't understand who, or what they are voting for
2006-10-23 09:17:54 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Personally, I will just be content to know that they are citizens... And breathing...
It's called free speech, bottles, and we really need to be careful with this one... Those liberals tend to flip these things right back at us...
2006-10-23 09:19:26 · answer #10 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋