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To: Hawkmoon who wrote (1595)10/31/2002 3:41:59 PM
From: kumar  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 6901
 
<Are there any other countries where non-citizens have the right to vote??>

New Zealand.

<The way I figure it, if you want to vote, become a citizen.>

No complaint apart from the time duration for the process to work thru. A typical case in the US is : 8-10 years to get a Green Card, 5 more years to be eligible to apply for citizenship, and 1-4 years for the process to complete.

cheers, kumar



To: Hawkmoon who wrote (1595)10/31/2002 3:53:41 PM
From: epsteinbd  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 6901
 
I think Belgium used to have voting rights for resident foreigners, as well as a fine for all those that didn't go to vote.

A fine equivalent to a chicken "sauté" in any good restaurant, with ...
Damn. Where can I find a good Hollywood Eraser Shrink ?



To: Hawkmoon who wrote (1595)10/31/2002 6:13:09 PM
From: Condor  Respond to of 6901
 
They way I figure it, if you want to vote, become a citizen...

I agree.


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