My opinion Maria Elena Salinas: Intimidation fails to keep Latino voters from being heard
Tagged: Maria Elena Salinas“Having legally changed his name from Jesus to Jesse upon becoming a citizen, Navarro informed electoral authorities of the change to avoid confusion. His name was listed on Election Day, but as an inactive voter. He was offered a provisional ballot. Impossible, he thought. Voting was not only his right as a citizen, but a moral obligation. When he insisted on his role as an active voter, he was asked about his legal status in the country and his party affiliation. “I am a U.S. citizen,” he said, “and a Democrat.”"
Source: More information in English / Mas informacíon en Ingles
Fuente Traducido: usando Google o Altavista/Babel Fish
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November 14th, 2006
Fuente Traducido: usando Google o Altavista/Babel Fish
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Filed Under: 1. Hispanic News, Commentary, Politics
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