Ill Nuts Posted July 31, 2007 Share Posted July 31, 2007 How about ballots that burst into flames (of ANGER!!) when you utter French around them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage Beatings Posted July 31, 2007 Share Posted July 31, 2007 (edited) racist! I keep forgetting that minorities don't show up on film. Edited July 31, 2007 by Savage Beatings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Love Posted July 31, 2007 Share Posted July 31, 2007 Is this a real issue? Is this multi-lingual ballot printing being seriously considered anywhere in the US, or is this another H8 strawman special? I think I know what the more likely answer is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azazello1313 Posted July 31, 2007 Share Posted July 31, 2007 Is this a real issue? Is this multi-lingual ballot printing being seriously considered anywhere in the US, or is this another H8 strawman special? I think I know what the more likely answer is. i'm pretty sure a lot of places print ballots in spanish, perhaps even most places. there are usually local initiatives to implement "english-only" ballots that are shouted down pretty vigorously by those you'd expect. it's kind of a dumb issue, but not really a made-up one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ursa Majoris Posted July 31, 2007 Share Posted July 31, 2007 Since you have to be a citizen in order to vote, the requirements of citizenship are relevant. Here's part of them: Language Applicants for naturalization must be able to read, write, speak, and understand words in ordinary usage in the English language. Applicants exempt from this requirement are those who on the date of filing: have been residing in the United States subsequent to a lawful admission for permanent residence for at least 15 years and are over 55 years of age; have been residing in the United States subsequent to a lawful admission for permanent residence for at least 20 years and are over 50 years of age; or have a medically determinable physical or mental impairment, where the impairment affects the applicant’s ability to learn English. Surely any attempt to make voting papers bilingual would contradict the requirements for being able to vote in the first place? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Swerski Posted July 31, 2007 Share Posted July 31, 2007 (edited) i'm pretty sure a lot of places print ballots in spanish, perhaps even most places. there are usually local initiatives to implement "english-only" ballots that are shouted down pretty vigorously by those you'd expect. I wonder how closely those that do the shouting check the non-English-speaking voters for evidence of citizenship. Given that I was allowed to vote in Indiana with an Illinois driver's license once (didn't know I couldn't do this at the time), methinks that there is an absolute ton of fraud going on at the polls. Edited July 31, 2007 by Bill Swerski Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H8tank Posted July 31, 2007 Author Share Posted July 31, 2007 Yeah, strawman... Sorry you are so ill-informed of current issues... this has been an ongoing problem, I posted this today in response to the complete morans in the other thread. Washington - A group of House conservatives failed Wednesday to end a federal requirement for bilingual ballots in some states and communities, but not before sparking a heated debate about assimilation and the English language. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Irish Doggy Posted July 31, 2007 Share Posted July 31, 2007 There is no question in my mind that #2 is the white answer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cre8tiff Posted July 31, 2007 Share Posted July 31, 2007 (edited) There is no question in my mind that #2 is the white answer. Nicely played. Although I can see why making certain most voters completely understand every ballot would be intimidating to the Republicans out there. Edited July 31, 2007 by cre8tiff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yukon Cornelius Posted July 31, 2007 Share Posted July 31, 2007 Nicely played. Although I can see why making certain most voters completely understand every ballot would be intimidating to the Republicans out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Love Posted July 31, 2007 Share Posted July 31, 2007 Yeah, strawman... Sorry you are so ill-informed of current issues... this has been an ongoing problem, I posted this today in response to the complete morans in the other thread. Washington - A group of House conservatives failed Wednesday to end a federal requirement for bilingual ballots in some states and communities, but not before sparking a heated debate about assimilation and the English language. Wowsers, one whole article in the bastion of current events that is The Milwaukee Sentinel-Journal from a year-and-a-half ago. I guess you showed me. How could I be so ignorant of what's obviously such a critical issue facing the nation? Of all of the things that need to be changed in this country - and there are lots - this one "issue" based on little more than bigotry comes in REALLY low on the priority list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H8tank Posted July 31, 2007 Author Share Posted July 31, 2007 I guess you showed me. How could I be so ignorant of what's obviously such a critical issue facing the nation? You asked a stupid question, I gave you the facts that make you look stupid. The poll is in response to the other thread, can you compute foktardian? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selly Posted July 31, 2007 Share Posted July 31, 2007 Chinese Ballots in Boston I know it's not Spanish, but it is bilingual ballot related. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Love Posted July 31, 2007 Share Posted July 31, 2007 You asked a stupid question, I gave you the facts that make you look stupid. The poll is in response to the other thread, can you compute foktardian? I've been clearly bested by your impeccable logic and debate skills. How will I ever live with the shame? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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