If 50 years ago that drunken fight resulted in a felony conviction, then yes you have forfeited your right to vote. Keep in mind that that doesn't stop people from voting anyway.
I don't understand the queues either but it might have a bit to do with the ridiculousness of some of the ballots. Michael Oke, II 661-349-6221 Contents of this and all messages are intended for their designated recipient. On Nov 9, 2012, at 12:27 PM, "geoff" <data...@adam.com.au> wrote: > Why shouldnt they? Surely in any democracy the right to vote should only be > denied under extreme situations and certianly not that 50 years ago you got > into a drunken fight and hit someone. > > For a democracy, you americans seem quite keen on denying the vote to as > many as you can either by legislation or by creating such queues that people > give up. > > -----Original Message----- > From: ProFox [mailto:profox-boun...@leafe.com] On Behalf Of Michael Oke, II > Sent: Saturday, 10 November 2012 4:54 AM > To: ProFox Email List > Subject: Re: [OT] Florida's voting system sucks > > Why should criminals (felons specifically) be allowed to vote? > > > Michael Oke, II > 661-349-6221 > > Contents of this and all messages are intended for their designated > recipient. > > On Nov 8, 2012, at 11:19 PM, "geoff" <data...@adam.com.au> wrote: > >> I have to say that as an observer of your voting system that it sucks >> almost beyond belief. You have queues where people stand half a day to >> vote when an obvious and rather simple solution is more machines and >> more staff. You have officials trying to rig the system, Florida >> denying the vote to those with a criminal record etc etc. >> >> Is there any wonder that other countries sent observers to ensure that >> your elections are free and fair? >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: ProFox [mailto:profox-boun...@leafe.com] On Behalf Of Pete >> Theisen >> Sent: Friday, 9 November 2012 5:28 PM >> To: ProFox Email List >> Subject: Re: [OT] Florida's voting system sucks >> >> On 11/09/2012 12:32 AM, lelandj wrote: >>> Pete, can't Florida get her voting system together? LOL >>> >>> I'm glad the election didn't come down to Florida's 29 electoral >>> votes; because, I'm pretty sure the Republican controlled state would >>> have followed along the lines of the 2000 election that put GWB in > office. >>> >>> Finally; three hours ago: >>> >>> http://elections.huffingtonpost.com/2012/results >> >> Hi Leland, >> >> What would Texas have done, given that close a result? >> -- >> Regards, >> >> Pete >> http://pete-theisen.com/ >> http://elect-pete-theisen.com/ [excessive quoting removed by server] _______________________________________________ Post Messages to: ProFox@leafe.com Subscription Maintenance: http://mail.leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profox OT-free version of this list: http://mail.leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profoxtech Searchable Archive: http://leafe.com/archives/search/profox This message: http://leafe.com/archives/byMID/profox/f9e6494e-5a86-4d2c-a4f8-56e517d57...@gmail.com ** All postings, unless explicitly stated otherwise, are the opinions of the author, and do not constitute legal or medical advice. This statement is added to the messages for those lawyers who are too stupid to see the obvious.
