[My2Cents]

Voting is a right, not a privelege in this country, but it's also a duty of citizenship. And if people are unwilling to even learn the dominant language of the nation, what interest do they have in citizenship? They have segregated themselves from the mainstream of American life, its economy and society, and so now I suppose they want the ability to vote for Democrats who will provide them the public assistance they need because they have chosen not to become part of the mainstream of American life.

[Argus]

While we're at it, let's repeal that provision in the Constitution that says you have to be born in the US to be eligible for the Presidency. That's just so blatantly racist and intolerant.

[GmbyMan]

For the record, I agree 100% with this article. I'd go even farther and ask those who vote 3 or 4 simple questions before they are allowed to vote. Something like:

1)What year did the U.S. land on the moon?
2)Who was the first President of the United States?
3)Who were the leaders of England, the U.S. and the Soviet Union during 1942?
4)Who was the President of the United States during the Civil War?
5)Who is the Governor of your state?
6)Who are your two Senators?

This seems like a quiz which should be simple to answer. If those that are voting don't know who FDR, Stalin and Churchill are, how can we expect them to make an intelligent decision about who their Assemblyman should be?

[stanz]

The ballots in my community have been bi-lingual for years. It's not only annoying to go to the polls and try to find one person who works there who understands you, but also, to try to figure out which side of the ballot is printed in a language you can understand. At one time, this community had a huge population of Cuban refugees who assimilated and made every attempt to learn English and fit into the community. Now, we are dealing with Mexicans and Central Americans who refuse to change their cultural identity. It's unfair. When I write my Congressman and tell him my feelings, he NEVER responds. He, himself, is Hispanic and is concerned only with issues which benefit Hispanic Americans. So, the only alternative is to relocate and sacrifice the community to them which has been the custom or shut up and put up.

[swarthyguy]

Madness. Only in the USA. Makes as much sense as driver's tests in other languages and Braille at drive thru ATM's.

[Tailgunner Joe]

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