Word: citizens
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...someone who mostly votes Republican, I want to think that only one side takes part in voting shenanigans. But as an intelligent American citizen, I know that the "funny stuff" is probably pretty evenly divided. I believe people should vote because they've educated themselves on the issues and are ready to make an informed choice, not because election-year propaganda has told them what to do. But unfortunately, being informed isn't a prerequisite. Any law-abiding citizen can fill out a ballot. Mark Wafle Green...
...became a U.S. citizen in 1968, and I believe that voting is the most important part of citizenship. I am amazed that the system was so disorganized?flawed voter lists, machines that have no verifiable paper trail and different election rules in different states. Compared with many other countries, the U.S. is still in the Stone Age. We need to develop national election standards. Our votes can push national and local issues in widely disparate directions. But if you did not vote, you have no right to complain. Peter Jenkins Eagle River...
As someone who mostly votes republican, I want to think that only one side takes part in voting shenanigans. But as an intelligent American citizen, I know that the "funny stuff" is probably pretty evenly divided. I believe people should vote because they've educated themselves on the issues, and are ready to make an informed choice, not because election-year propaganda has told them what to do. But unfortunately, being informed isn't a prerequisite. Any law-abiding citizen can fill out a ballot. MARK WAFLE Green...
...became a U.S. citizen in 1968, and I believe that voting is the most important part of citizenship. I have been amazed that the system is so disorganized--flawed voter lists and different election rules in different states. Compared with many other countries, the U.S. is still in the Stone Age. We need to develop national election standards. Our votes can push national and local issues in widely disparate directions. But if you did not vote, you have no right to complain. PETER JENKINS Eagle River, Alaska
Breyer said that when citizens involve themselves in the political process—especially by writing editorials and articles—they show members of the Court what the people want. And that, Breyer said, helps him make decisions that best benefit the ordinary citizen...