Thread: Spanish speaking voters in Weld plan protest

And already it starts...

http://www.greeleytribune.com/article/2 ... %20protest

Spanish speaking voters in Weld encountering problems, plan protest

A group of Spanish speaking voters plan a protest from noon-2 p.m. today in downtown Greeley because they say they are encountering problems at the polls.

According to Angie Diaz with the Colorado Progressive Coalition in a press release, thousands of Spanish speaking voters are not finding translators available, have experienced delays in receiving translation assistance and may not get to vote today.

A group of those voters plan to demonstration on 8th Avenue between 10th and 7th streets from noon-2 p.m., with signs and protests.

Diaz, in the press release, charged that Weld County Clerk Steve Moreno hired bilingual poll workers at only two of the 11 voting centers, despite written assurances to non-profit organizations that translators would be provided at no less than five centers. She said in addition, any volunteer willing to stay at the polls to provide translation assistance was only allowed to translate for up to two voters total.

In addition, Diaz said Moreno changed the mail-in ballot drop off locations over the weekend, which denied many Spanish speakers the right to mail their ballots in.

She said the two polling sites available today are inaccessible without a vehicle, and inconvenient for any voter who has to work, has children, or does not have a car. Both locations are without convenient access to city public transportation, she said.

Why don't they just vote in ENGLISH???????

Sheesh.

According to Angie Diaz with the Colorado Progressive Coalition in a press release, thousands of Spanish speaking voters are not finding translators available, have experienced delays in receiving translation assistance and may not get to vote today.

IMO, If they cant speak English they shouldnt be allowed to vote. I HOPE ICE IS STANDING BY AND READY TO ARREST ALL THE ILLEGALS.

I honestly believe that ICE would find ALOT of illegals right at the polls. Let them protest and draw attention to themselves. It will make it easier to find them.

The last paragraph is important, here in the Northwest, there are a LOT of rural areas and believe it or not, some just do not have the needed transportation and no public transportation in those areas. I believe this is why out here, we have started using mail-in ballots. It makes sure that no one feels they cannot due to transportation of other issues. Gives EVERYONE a chance, even if they simply do not take it.

However, the minus side to that is with these kinds of ballots, there is no one to check the ID of the supposed voter, to be sure they actually are who they say they are. Can be ripe for voter fraud as well.

I do NOT understand this. Don't you have to know English to become a citizen? Also, what is stopping people from studying the ballot ahead of time by looking at the sample ballot in the newspaper. If there are some language issues, the voter could work it out before they actually go to vote. Why the HELL aren't people to take any responsibility for themselves any more?

Why don't they just vote in ENGLISH???????

Because they didn't come to ASSIMILATE they came to OVERTAKE, by demanding what is not theirs. They remind me of a bully! They want what they want and you better give it to them or they will make our society a living hell. Just like they are doing! The traits of a bully!

Question: How long will a thief steal from you?

Answer: As long as he can get away with it, and NOBODY STOPS HIM!

this is exactly what has happened in the last 20 years, lax naturalization process and now a latino lobby demanding spanish! This is great!

Originally Posted by Disillusioned

I do NOT understand this. Don't you have to know English to become a citizen? Also, what is stopping people from studying the ballot ahead of time by looking at the sample ballot in the newspaper. If there are some language issues, the voter could work it out before they actually go to vote. Why the HELL aren't people to take any responsibility for themselves any more?

That is exactly my view. Its one thing to not learn the language to be able to communicate effectively, its another to whine because you didn't take the time to learn just the basics...enough so you could take part in shaping our countries future through voting.

If your not willing to take the time to learn the very basics of a language to cast your vote, you don't deserve it.

According to Angie Diaz with the Colorado Progressive Coalition in a press release, thousands of Spanish speaking voters are not finding translators available, have experienced delays in receiving translation assistance and may not get to vote today.

Well then Angie, why are YOU out there offering your translation services?

How did these "citizens" pass the US citizenship test when ENGLISH is required?

Its a very simple process. You get a sample ballot prior to the election. You get someone to translate if necessary and mark your ballot with little dots. When you go to the polls you simply copy the little dots on the real ballot. Its that simple. There should be no problem.