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Do you believe Swansea officials violated a resident's Constitutional rights by refusing to let her vote at Town Meeting because a child was with her?



Yes. Town officials have no right to deny anyone their vote.

No. Rules are rules. Children are not allowed.

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tony z
2009-07-02 06:30:16 ET

a woman may not be able to leave a child at home while she votes

Scott02721
2009-07-02 10:31:53 ET

I'm curious as to which political party is the town official that refuses entrance of citizens if they have a child with them?

Re Elect No One.

k2
2009-07-03 11:51:20 ET

unbelievable. here is a simple way to get younger generations involved with voting and the election process.

John Miller
2009-07-05 19:53:11 ET

NAZI Gerrmany was all about rules. Voting is a matter of ethics. Why didn't someone volunteer to take care of the child for the five or so minutes until Mom was done? Democracy is a matter of mutual support. Rules are important, but the right values supersede all rules. Denying someone to vote is just undemocratic.

S2
2009-07-06 14:46:06 ET

Would you leave your child with a stranger at the door? Even for 5 minutes? Really? Not I. Anyway, if it's that important to you, you'll find a way. She must have had a neighbor or a family member to watch the child for a lousy hour it would take to vote. If people are aware of the rules beforehand, they can comply. They should have made it clear from the start, or they should have allowed the child in.


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