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lordneeko · #1 11-06-2012, 10:16 AM

This is not a political post. This is a patriotic post. There are many countries in the world who wish they had the opportunity to elect those that rule over them.

Go Vote. It's your Priviledge and your Right and your Duty.

notacop · #2 11-06-2012, 10:45 AM

Definitely vote. It's your civic duty. No vote, no voice about how the country is run.
Yes on Why, How on What and Who for That.

tmcgee · #3 11-06-2012, 12:43 PM

Before you cast your vote, you can check up on how your reps are voting, because what they say and what they do are seldom the same thing.

Search - Project Vote Smart

PTRider · #4 11-06-2012, 01:53 PM

There are more efforts at voter suppression in this election than ever before except for the pre-civil rights days. There are both state and federal laws regarding the right to vote without harassment or intimidation. In case the laws conflict, federal law is superior. Here are a few of the relevant federal laws:

Quote:

42 USC § 1971 - Voting rights

(b) Intimidation, threats, or coercion
No person, whether acting under color of law or otherwise, shall intimidate, threaten, coerce, or attempt to intimidate, threaten, or coerce any other person for the purpose of interfering with the right of such other person to vote or to vote as he may choose, or of causing such other person to vote for, or not to vote for, any candidate for the office of President, Vice President, presidential elector, Member of the Senate, or Member of the House of Representatives, Delegates or Commissioners from the Territories or possessions, at any general, special, or primary election held solely or in part for the purpose of selecting or electing any such candidate.

42 USC § 1973 - Denial or abridgement of right to vote on account of race or color through voting qualifications or prerequisites; establishment of violation

(a) No voting qualification or prerequisite to voting or standard, practice, or procedure shall be imposed or applied by any State or political subdivision in a manner which results in a denial or abridgement of the right of any citizen of the United States to vote on account of race or color, or in contravention of the guarantees set forth in section 1973b(f)(2) of this title, as provided in subsection (b) of this section.

(b) A violation of subsection (a) of this section is established if, based on the totality of circumstances, it is shown that the political processes leading to nomination or election in the State or political subdivision are not equally open to participation by members of a class of citizens protected by subsection (a) of this section in that its members have less opportunity than other members of the electorate to participate in the political process and to elect representatives of their choice. The extent to which members of a protected class have been elected to office in the State or political subdivision is one circumstance which may be considered: Provided, That nothing in this section establishes a right to have members of a protected class elected in numbers equal to their proportion in the population.

42 USC § 1973i - Prohibited acts

b) Intimidation, threats, or coercion
No person, whether acting under color of law or otherwise, shall intimidate, threaten, or coerce, or attempt to intimidate, threaten, or coerce any person for voting or attempting to vote, or intimidate, threaten, or coerce, or attempt to intimidate, threaten, or coerce any person for urging or aiding any person to vote or attempt to vote, or intimidate, threaten, or coerce any person for exercising any powers or duties under section 1973a (a), 1973d,[1] 1973f, 1973g, [1] 1973h, or 1973j (e) of this title.

42 USC § 1973j - Civil and criminal sanctions

(a) Depriving or attempting to deprive persons of secured rights
Whoever shall deprive or attempt to deprive any person of any right secured by section1973, 1973a, 1973b, 1973c, or 1973h of this title or shall violate section 1973i (a) of this title, shall be fined not more than $5,000, or imprisoned not more than five years, or both.

[. . .]

(c) Conspiring to violate or interfere with secured rights
Whoever conspires to violate the provisions of subsection (a) or (b) of this section, or interferes with any right secured by section 1973, 1973a, 1973b, 1973c, 1973h, or 1973i(a) of this title shall be fined not more than $5,000, or imprisoned not more than five years, or both.

42 USC § 1973gg - Findings and purposes

(a) Findings
The Congress finds that—
(1) the right of citizens of the United States to vote is a fundamental right;
(2) it is the duty of the Federal, State, and local governments to promote the exercise of that right; and
(3) discriminatory and unfair registration laws and procedures can have a direct and damaging effect on voter participation in elections for Federal office and disproportionately harm voter participation by various groups, including racial minorities.
(b) Purposes
The purposes of this subchapter are—
(1) to establish procedures that will increase the number of eligible citizens who register to vote in elections for Federal office;
(2) to make it possible for Federal, State, and local governments to implement this subchapter in a manner that enhances the participation of eligible citizens as voters in elections for Federal office;
(3) to protect the integrity of the electoral process; and
(4) to ensure that accurate and current voter registration rolls are maintained.

In case of any harassment or suppression, or clear violation of the law, stand up for your rights. If anyone is making anyone feel uncomfortable or challenging your right to vote other than an election official following the law (and not all follow the law*), stand up for your rights. If the electronic voting machine flips your vote to the opposing candidate, stand up for your rights (yes, the machines are flipping the vote in some localities**). If you see a problem, video it, upload to Youtube, and post the info on videothevote.org.

You can call 866-OUR-VOTE for assistance, or call local police, or call the FBI.

More here: The BRAD BLOG

*For example, in Pennsylvania, poll workers may ask for a photo I.D., but you don't need to show it, according to a court ruling.
Voter ID: For this Election Day, nothing has changed

**ALERT: 2012 Voting Machines Caught Altering Votes TODAY - YouTube

jokermtb · #5 11-06-2012, 01:59 PM

I voted today, but George does make a good point!!!

cdherlils · #6 11-06-2012, 02:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lordneeko

This is not a political post. This is a patriotic post. There are many countries in the world who wish they had the opportunity to elect those that rule over them.

Go Vote. It's your Priviledge and your Right and your Duty.

+1.. countless people have selflessly given their lives so that you could have this basic right. Please vote so that their sacrifices were not in vain.

hunt1moore · #7 11-06-2012, 03:38 PM

42 USC § 1973i - Prohibited acts

"or coerce any person for urging or aiding any person to vote or attempt to vote"

Seems that this law is regularly violated.

iamsmiling · #8 11-06-2012, 04:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cdherlils

+1.. countless people have selflessly given their lives so that you could have this basic right. Please vote so that their sacrifices were not in vain.

+2. And please, be an informed voter!

hugamongus · #9 11-06-2012, 07:38 PM

If you don't vote now, don't bitch later. Voting, no matter whom you vote for, is your buy-in to the process.

glass3222 · #10 11-06-2012, 07:47 PM

I voted and hope everyone else does.

I also just want this to be over, I'm tired of getting phone calls. 42 political calls yesterday and at least 10 today. Clint Eastwood, quit calling me!!!

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