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Originally Posted by AntMan
I think fairness is a misnomer in this example, I don't think its fair that only volunteers support their country in military service. But then who wants a dead beat beside you on a mission.
I understand your point Pete, but, I think that given the logistics of being an active duty soldier, and the simple fact that they are the ones that put it all on the line, all the time, 3 more days is the least they can do to accomodate their schedule. If they opened it up to where you could go down at anytime and vote early, that would be fine, but they have a specific window. That doesn't always fit the soldiers schedule.
There is no right in the constitution to vote for the president anyway, I wish they would repeal the 17th amendment and give the power BACK to the people. That would make our political system more honest, easier, cheaper and over all more effective.
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So it doesn't fit the soldiers schedule. What about the fire department, the police department etc. I am sure there are many of them that would say they put it on the line everyday as well.
There is a really easy way for military members to ensure they get to vote, request an absenteee ballot. I haven't voted at a polling place since I was in college, but have voted in every election since 1994 via absentee ballot.
As far as your statement as to voting rights in the Constitution, that is one of the rights we as military members protect and defend. If we aren't protecting the right to vote for the President, I wonder what you think we are protecting. And why do you believe repealing the 17th Ammendment would give power BACK to the people? The 17th Ammendment actually gives the individuals in the state the right to elect their Senators, vice the State Legislature. How would repealing it do what you suggest?