What’s Your Opinion?
 | | “I think they are right. They should let them vote. They live in this country and they are affected by everything that goes on here, just like a natural-born citizen.” Michael Feldman, Canarsie |
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Question: Some City Council members and immigration advocates are saying immigrant workers should have the right to vote in national elections because it will encourage more immigrants to become involved in civic affairs. What do you think?
 | | “If they are not citizens then they can’t vote. If they want to have a part in the civil process, they need to become citizens. That should be the motivation. Don’t give them civil responsibilities without civil credentials.” Christopher Thompson, East New York |
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|  | | “Yeah, they should be allowed to vote, because it wouldn’t be right for America to use immigrants to work, and service them as well, and then they can’t vote or determine their own political destiny.” Jessica Woodbury, Canarsie |
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 | | “I think they should let immigrants vote. I mean, immigrants live and work in the United States. The state gives them certain rights, so they should have a say in how things are done here politically.” Yamil Lay, Canarsie |
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