A brand new NYC legislation provides native voting rights to authorized noncitizen residents.
Robert Miller
The Challenge: A legislation handed by the Metropolis Council giving authorized noncitizens the correct to vote in native elections.
Giving voting rights to noncitizens in municipal elections is mistaken on so many counts (“Noncitizens can now vote in NYC muni elex,” Jan. 10).
First, voting is a privilege of citizenship. As a longtime ballot employee, I can inform you of the pleasure that accompanies the primary voting expertise of a newly minted citizen.
Are we to take that away from them by giving that proper to anybody that has been a lawful resident of New York Metropolis for greater than 30 days?
Second, how will we take care of elections which have each native races and state and/or federal races? Are we alleged to have two units of ballots? This might not solely be complicated to voters, but additionally to ballot staff.
Invoice Isler, Queens
I’m with Mayor Adams on passing this laws, however I might recommend a change of title.
These “noncitizens” aren't the undocumented, however reasonably those that have inexperienced playing cards or everlasting visas.
These paperwork aren't simple to get, and the individuals who lastly get them, are, for my part, extra more likely to be engaged in civic issues. Maybe we are able to consult with them as inexperienced card/long-term visa holders.
Melanie Coronetz
Manhattan
I had excessive hopes after Adams’ election due to his pushback towards the novel left’s pro-crime insurance policies which have inflicted a reign of terror on the general public.
So you possibly can think about how dismayed I used to be that he didn’t veto the appalling measure to let noncitizens vote.
How can one have a professional authorities when professional votes are being devalued and diluted by votes from noncitizens?
It’s designed by the far left to get extra energy for themselves by essentially the most underhanded means attainable.
Hopefully, the courts will toss out this blatantly unconstitutional measure, however that may’t be counted on.
Richard Sol
Forest Hill
As our borders are left open throughout a pandemic, and after Democrats tried to slide amnesty into their reconciliation invoice, it’s no shock they wish to lengthen voting to noncitizens.
With this legislation passing in America’s largest metropolis, it will possible turn into a problem throughout the nation.
Adams says he “appears to be like ahead to bringing thousands and thousands extra into the democratic course of,” however what Democrats actually wish to do is carry thousands and thousands extra Democrats into the method. What’s subsequent after this — reducing the voting age to 16?
They're at all times doing their greatest to guard Democracy, aren’t they?
Gary Mottola
Brooklyn
This can be a scary, slippery slope. I'm wondering: How lengthy will it take earlier than some public officers push for noncitizens to vote in any respect ranges.
It’s just like the marijuana laws, which was alleged to be medicine for seniors; now we've got customers at youthful ages in all places.
Greg Raleigh
Washington, DC
Permitting noncitizens to vote, even in municipal elections, is a grave menace to American democracy.
Our Structure has guided and formed this nation for over 200 years. Despite the fact that there are these on the left who degrade America and wish to destroy our nation, it's nonetheless a land of simple freedom and prosperity. Our Structure may be very clear.
America is a beneficiant nation that enables kids born of unlawful residents to turn into residents. Many different nations don't grant this privilege. Voting is a proper for residents and residents solely.
This shame should be challenged and brought to courtroom after courtroom till it's struck down.
Catherine Adago
Manhattan
As a former New Yorker who cherished the town, I had such excessive hopes for Adams to revive New York to its former glory. He promised to be the anti-Invoice de Blasio.
But it appears that he's the standard politician, who says what the voters wish to hear after which caves when elected.
Noncitizens are to vote, and the left will get no matter it needs. So disappointing — and the exodus will proceed.
J.J. Levine
Miami Seashore, Fla.
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