It sounds like one of the variants of “Moter Voter” policy that was so popular a few years ago. The idea was to provide another avenue for voter registration, in addition to the options of going to the courthouse or library or whatever was previously the procedure in the state. Seems like it’s turned out to be so easy and convenient it’s become the default choice for people to register to vote, or update one’s registration, at the same time one’s driver’s license is renewed. Other than the fact that they’re done at the same desk, I don’t think there’s any connection between the two. The Windy City Tap can correct me if I’m wrong.
There is absolutely no difference regarding the state’s relationship with the Federal government or any other state. A state may call itself anything it desires. Here’s Cecil on this very subject: Why is Virginia (and MA and PA and KY) called a commonwealth?
I’ve changed the title of this thread at the OP’s request (and yes, I saw the irony!).
However, the General Question is more than answered here with links to the LP’s site.
For further discussion, I’m shooting this thread over to Great Debates.
Well, on the off chance there is furthur discussion, I wouldn’t mind knowing why you have to have your political affiliation “registered”, on voters reg. card, licence card, or playing card.
I assume it’s for convenience of the political parties. They want to know who’s who so they can send you solicitations for campaign donations, etc. Depending upon the state, it also may prohibit you from voting on another party’s primary race.
They also want your SSN at license time in case you’re not paying child support, even if you don’t have children or they’re all grown up.
Here in RI, I think a majority of the population, myself included, is officially unaffiliated, registers upon entering the primary polling place, and then disaffiliates upon leaving. You can also choose to remain affiliated with a certain party. Are other states different?
A lot of them talk about scientific objectivism.
How can you be scientific without being objective? Sounds redundant and repetative.
How can you be scientifically objective without figuring out planned obsolescence is going on in automobiles 34 years after the moon landing?
Politicians and economists aren’t intelligent enough to handle science.
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