• Omega@lemmy.world
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      6 months ago

      Yes please. As someone who isn’t in a swing state, I would like my vote to matter.

      And a popular vote means citizens in other countries could vote (Puerto Rico).

      Also, prisoners should get a vote.

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        6 months ago

        And a popular vote means citizens in other countries could vote (Puerto Rico).

        I just want to point out that Puerto Rico is not a separate country, it is part of the United States. The people there are US Citizens just like those in the 50 States. However, as a territory they do not have the same representation in government or federal support as a full State.

        A lot of people get this wrong. Including some Border Patrol officers. They don’t exactly hire the most educated for the Frontline positions, that’s pretty clear from the stupid clearly wrong or illegal shit CBP ends up doing.

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          Thank you. I meant to say other territories (hence citizens), since they don’t get a vote. But yeah, a lot of people don’t realize they are part of the U.S.