kengs333 Posted October 10, 2007 Report Posted October 10, 2007 Anybody hear anything about voting irregularities in their part of the province? I heard that there are a number of Burlington residents that have to vote outside of their riding in Milton. Quote
mikedavid00 Posted October 10, 2007 Report Posted October 10, 2007 Anybody hear anything about voting irregularities in their part of the province? I heard that there are a number of Burlington residents that have to vote outside of their riding in Milton. Well there's an issue with ID of course. Basically anythign that has your address printed on it and you can vote. You don't have to be a citizen to vote. Quote ---- Charles Anthony banned me for 30 days on April 28 for 'obnoxious libel' when I suggested Jack Layton took part in illegal activities in a message parlor. Claiming a politician took part in illegal activity is not rightful cause for banning and is what is discussed here almost daily in one capacity or another. This was really a brownshirt style censorship from a moderator on mapleleafweb http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1oGB-BKdZg---
Littlefinger Posted October 12, 2007 Report Posted October 12, 2007 Well there's an issue with ID of course. Basically anythign that has your address printed on it and you can vote. You don't have to be a citizen to vote. Actually, that's not correct. If you did not receive a voter card, you need to show that you are both a citizen(passport or citizenship card) and a resident of that riding (new health card, driver's license, a recent bill). Quote
M.Dancer Posted October 12, 2007 Report Posted October 12, 2007 Actually, that's not correct. If you did not receive a voter card, you need to show that you are both a citizen(passport or citizenship card) and a resident of that riding (new health card, driver's license, a recent bill). I found out yesterday that my friend voted in Georgetown. He is a landed immigrant from Kiwiland. He first reg'd back in 88 when he was on a ministers permit. He was told by an NDP campaigner that he was allowed to vote and so he does and has voted in every election. But he voted Green so it doesn't really matter..... Quote RIGHT of SOME, LEFT of OTHERS If it is a choice between them and us, I choose us
guyser Posted October 12, 2007 Report Posted October 12, 2007 Actually, that's not correct. If you did not receive a voter card, you need to show that you are both a citizen(passport or citizenship card) and a resident of that riding (new health card, driver's license, a recent bill). I can tell you that if you are right, they sure were not doing that. One I can confirm was sent to three diff polling stations and no yellow card as he did not get one, showed his DL and voted. Quote
scribblet Posted October 12, 2007 Report Posted October 12, 2007 There were no 'voting irregularities' there were problems with the voters list and a computer addressing glitch, which sent people to the wrong ridings. All they had to do was go into their returning office and get it fixed, and get a new certificate to vote. Quote Hey Ho - Ontario Liberals Have to Go - Fight Wynne - save our province
Shakeyhands Posted October 12, 2007 Report Posted October 12, 2007 Actually, that's not correct. If you did not receive a voter card, you need to show that you are both a citizen(passport or citizenship card) and a resident of that riding (new health card, driver's license, a recent bill). I didn't receive a voter card as I recently moved, all I had to show was my health card and my drivers license, both you get only if you are a citizen, I believe. Quote "They muddy the water, to make it seem deep." - Friedrich Nietzsche
Littlefinger Posted October 12, 2007 Report Posted October 12, 2007 I didn't receive a voter card as I recently moved, all I had to show was my health card and my drivers license, both you get only if you are a citizen, I believe. No, you can get a health card and driver's license if you are a landed immigrant/permanent resident. If what the posters were saying above is correct, then the poll clerks were either not properly trained or were not following directions. This is somewhat disturbing, especially for ridings with close races... Quote
mikedavid00 Posted October 12, 2007 Report Posted October 12, 2007 I didn't receive a voter card as I recently moved, all I had to show was my health card and my drivers license, both you get only if you are a citizen, I believe. You only need a peice of paper with your address printed and an ID with a signature. You do *NOT* have to prove that you are a Canadian citizen. It's designed like this so refugees and other newcomers can vote Liberal and it's worked very well in all modern elections. Quote ---- Charles Anthony banned me for 30 days on April 28 for 'obnoxious libel' when I suggested Jack Layton took part in illegal activities in a message parlor. Claiming a politician took part in illegal activity is not rightful cause for banning and is what is discussed here almost daily in one capacity or another. This was really a brownshirt style censorship from a moderator on mapleleafweb http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1oGB-BKdZg---
Higgly Posted October 12, 2007 Report Posted October 12, 2007 You only need a peice of paper with your address printed and an ID with a signature. You do *NOT* have to prove that you are a Canadian citizen. It's designed like this so refugees and other newcomers can vote Liberal and it's worked very well in all modern elections. You have to be on the voter list and you have to prove that you are the person on the voter list. That is what the ID is for. Can you prove that people who are not citizens have been able to vote? Enquiring minds want to know. Quote "We have seen the enemy and he is us!". Pogo (Walt Kelly).
scribblet Posted October 12, 2007 Report Posted October 12, 2007 You have to be on the voter list and you have to prove that you are the person on the voter list. That is what the ID is for. Can you prove that people who are not citizens have been able to vote? Enquiring minds want to know. Miked is right about the requirements, photo ID was not required, and workers cannot ask for proof of citizenship. ( bah to that one) I can't 'prove' it, but there's no doubt they can if they choose to. Quote Hey Ho - Ontario Liberals Have to Go - Fight Wynne - save our province
mikedavid00 Posted October 13, 2007 Report Posted October 13, 2007 You have to be on the voter list and you have to prove that you are the person on the voter list. That is what the ID is for. Can you prove that people who are not citizens have been able to vote? Enquiring minds want to know. What is your opinion on this? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Y0lB7dNc4M Quote ---- Charles Anthony banned me for 30 days on April 28 for 'obnoxious libel' when I suggested Jack Layton took part in illegal activities in a message parlor. Claiming a politician took part in illegal activity is not rightful cause for banning and is what is discussed here almost daily in one capacity or another. This was really a brownshirt style censorship from a moderator on mapleleafweb http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1oGB-BKdZg---
kengs333 Posted October 13, 2007 Author Report Posted October 13, 2007 There were no 'voting irregularities' there were problems with the voters list and a computer addressing glitch, which sent people to the wrong ridings. All they had to do was go into their returning office and get it fixed, and get a new certificate to vote. Actually, that's not correct. The person that was interviewed for the news report was told that the error could not be changed and she and her neighbours would have to drive to Milton. Quote
geoffrey Posted October 13, 2007 Report Posted October 13, 2007 What is your opinion on this?http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Y0lB7dNc4M I think that's you in the video? Quote RealRisk.ca - (Latest Post: Prosecutors have no "Skin in the Game") --
Shakeyhands Posted October 13, 2007 Report Posted October 13, 2007 What is your opinion on this?http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Y0lB7dNc4M hahahaha.......... oh my spleen! Quote "They muddy the water, to make it seem deep." - Friedrich Nietzsche
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