Something I saw today made me curious...

[stratovani]

There's a large display sign outside of out Town Hall, and this morning it were announcing that voter registration would be happening next Tuesday. It got me thinking about it. Now, even though I live here I'm not a US citizen, I'm still a citizen of Canada. And no, I will NOT get into the reasons why I'm not a US citizen, that's too political and against the rules. But my curiousity has been piqued by that voter registration sign. I won't do it, because it's illegal, could and would in all probability threathen my residency status, and besides too many people know me here. But what if I were to go to another town, register to vote, and voted illegally, would anyone ever find out? Do they check your credentials? Like I said I won't do it, but I'm just curious to know.


Mods, if you think this is too political, then go ahead and delete this thread. I'm just curious, that's all.

[Smokin' Toaster]

If dead people in Chicago (and probably many many other places) can vote in the US, why not you? At least you are breathing and thinking. You can probably answer some basic questions about the requirments and responsibilities of the office being contested. That's more than can be said for many who vote in the US today. God only knows how many votes are cast because the voter's favorite _________ supported the candidate.

(fill in the blank with actor, singer, TV spokesmodel, talk show host, doctor, preacher, priest, rabbi, immam, imaginary friend, extraterrestrial alien, village idiot, other)

[MatticusMania]

turn off the gay pron.


Kidding aside, probably not the best idea. I don't know if they check for citizenship status when you register. My guess is that they probably do not.

[stratovani]

Nah, I'm too afraid. Although I'm sure it's been done many times in the past, with my luck I'd probably get caught the moment I'd enter the voting booth!

[MEKer]

Don't do it. Simple.

[shadowtippy]

You could do like a lot of the registered voters...don't vote.
It would probably turn out bad for you if you were to register, vote, and get caught. You could be deported to New Jersey. (J/K)

[stratovani]

Originally Posted by shadowtippy

You could do like a lot of the registered voters...don't vote.
It would probably turn out bad for you if you were to register, vote, and get caught. You could be deported to New Jersey. (J/K)

OH,NO! Deported to New Jersey? Why that's a fate worse than death! That's worse than being deported to Mississippi!

[FritoBandito]

Canada? Isn't that in the middle east somewhere? The proper name is Canukistan

[stratovani]

Originally Posted by FritoBandito

Canada? Isn't that in the middle east somewhere? The proper name is Canukistan

My wife calls it Canadia (Kah-nuh-dee-uh) or sometimes she pronounces it Kah-nay-dee-ah! I like Canuckistan though. So would the hockey team be called the Vancouver Canuckistanians?