Have any of you fought against a vote or law on your city council and/or school board?
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Lots of times for things like No Uniforms...
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technically yes but they are doing it anyway \nI encourage all students and families of students who recieve fines not to fall down divided but fight back united in a class action suit against school districts because freedom is not free and certain freedoms will be taken away if nobody fights for them
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Yeah, slightly.  My advice to you would be to make a complaint to your city council.  Now, I'm not legal expert or anything, so that's the best I can suggest.
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I most definitely do. The decisions that are made on the your local level are the ones, most of the time, that have the most affect on a person. Additonally, the local politicians are easier to make contact with if you have concerns and questions.
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I had to fight a couple of brats who were climbing onto the roof of my house and ripping the rain gutter off in the process.\nI mostly fight stupidity.
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Yes I did...First time ever. I'm 33. I figure it was my one vote that failed to keep george bush out of office so I feel more responsible this time around to make sure I vote.\n\nEveryone that complains about bush are the ones that don't vote. So now if I don't like the new person atleast I have the right to complain or agree since I legally put my vote in.\n\nEveryone should vote! Its your life and the life of your kids! Vote and have a say!
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I tried to get all my dead relatives to vote.\n\nAlso, I worked hard to get several felons to vote.
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My friend Luke does, you have to go talk to your city hall. Lol, he gets to vote on tribal issues, it's awesome.
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this is really good question and an important one. \n\nI am a member of town government and there have been 2x we have gotten more then 13%-20% of community members out to vote.The first is has to do with "self interest". Services and/or programs that community members DIRECTLY benefit from would be cut due to budget constraints. Second, local businesses wanted a vote to pass regarding an issue. They contributed enough money to be fund a major campaign: radio ads, newspaper ads, fliers.\n\nIt takes A LOT to get people's attention. Additionally it takes even more to keep them engaged. You don't "win the battle" the first time...they give up.It is always, "I am too busy", Ya what ever", "they are gonna do what they are gonna do. my vote doesn't make a big difference", and on and on it goes.\nSometimes I think people are so busy and worried about just keeping their own lives together they do not look at the bigger picture and how it impacts their lives now and in the future.\nThe sad, sad result is that we allow politicians and government to serve their own self-interests and then play "Monday morning quarter back" about the results we have to live with.\nAgain, good question. Human beings are loosing their lives around the world for this right to have a government "by the people for the people."
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Going to go to school? A Republican I know wanted to defraud the State of California out of non-resident tuition at U.C.Berkeley, so he contacted a friend in CA and arraigned to start receiving mail there a year ahead of time. Then made a trip out and got a library card and driver's license.\n\nWorked for him. Works for the "Governor" now.
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I'm confused are you wanting the board to vote on a bonding issue or are you wanting the citizens to vote?  You don't have a town meeting to "vote," you can have a vote but that requires special steps and usually the approval of the board.  Unless there is a law requiring them to hold votes on citizens proposals then it doesn't have to be held.  Also in some areas once a proposal has been voted on it can't be voted on for 1-2yrs.  \n\nWe'd need to know the area you're in to help out more then that general answer.
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yes i have.\nWhen i was in high school my girlfriend was going to stay in our home town and not go to texas A&M school because of me so i told her that did not love her that she should go to school and for get me worse thing i ever did.
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If it's today or tomorrow - persuade them to VOTE!\n\nYoung people are very apathetic about voting, but they can make a difference!\n\n(And teacher's love this type of topic!)\n\nBest of luck!
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I complained on my neighbors for creating a traffic hazard with their remote control cars on the road.\nThe police came and they  were arrested,they were wanted for attempted murder.\nThank God I did not contront them !
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First of all, I offer my empathy to you and your son; and I've said a little prayer for both of you.  I have an opinion on this but it is just that an opinion.  Maybe it will give you some ideas to confront the situation.\n\nHere are some thoughts:\n\nEvery child has the right to an education.  Ask Pres. Bush!  Not only that, but you'd be in trouble if you did not ensure your son received that education.\n\nBecome best friends so to speak with this social worker...especially if he/she seems to be on your side.  Sounds like she might be since she revealed what "she believes" to be the actual reason for the denial.  She will know how the school system works and she'll know who to contact up the chain of command AND maybe more importantly knows who to contact outside the school system when intervention and supervision of school practices should be reported.  \n\nMake absolutely certain that this is not in fact a zoning issue.  Maybe the social worker can show you how she got her information on zoning.  Also someone in the city or even voter registration office can tell you what school district you are in.  Make sure before you take this any further.  \n\nMake an appointment with the school principal.  The purpose of the visit is to ask them for an explanation in person.  Don't allow yourself to become confrontational or argumentative. Just listen to what they have to say.  If they take the zoning stance, calmly let them know that the social worker has looked into the matter for you and told you otherwise.  You might state that their letter to you gave one reason and that the social worker found there to be another reason and say, "attendance."  Again, just listen to what they have to say.  Don't get into a debate with them.  This is your first step to try to handle the matter rationally and on your own.  Of course, ask questions and have a discussion just keep it calm.  Don't make accusations.  Don't give them any reason to feel threatened.  By doing so, you will get the most information from them.  (and keep in mind, you want your son to return there in the fall...do everything you can to create and preserve a good, rational relationship with the principal and office staff.)  When the meeting is over, just politely thank them for their time.  Don't say anything about what you are thinking like what you might do next.  Just leave. Don't give them any insight into how you took the news.  Because, the news will probably be that your son cannot return for whatever reason they choose to stand by.   Take another adult with you as a witness.  If they ask who the person is and why they are there, just tell them you want to be sure that you understand everything they tell you.  Let them know that this matter is troubling to you and especially your son; and you need someone else to understand their reasoning so that you have someone to talk to.  Don't let them refuse to speak to both of you.  If they do, thank them for their time and leave.  Do not stay and listen to them without a witness.  You might even want to ask the social worker to join you BUT NOT in place of another adult you trust.  When you leave, you should both make notes immediately about what was said in the meeting...even before you discuss it.  Then compare notes.\n\nSave those notes.  I don't know if a school can refuse enrollment due to attendance.  I know shcools have rules and progressive disciplinary policies that can lead to expulsion for various reasons.  If your son is being denied enrollment due to attendance, the school should be able to produce evidence of progressive disciplinary action and a copy of the policy that relates to their action.  If he missed too many days to pass to the next grade, they should just have him repeat the year...not refuse enrollment.  \n\nYou might benefit from a consultation, advice and representation of an attorney if you have ruled out zoning and any clearly documente
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It is up to the fair board to determine its own bylaws.  I can understand why they wanted to reduce your voting block to only one vote (and that is the main reason why they would want to do what they did). \n\nI have seen problems arise in other organizations when family members serve together.  Especially, if all the family members have access to the organizations funds.
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This is a very timely article describing the efforts to protect our rights to vote using force and legal means if necessary.\n\nThis makes a few connections for me:\n\nThe election of a democratic government in Iraq:\nhttp://www.cnn.com/2005/WORLD/meast/01/30/iraq.main/\n\nThe efforts and challenges of civil rights and elections:\nhttp://www.civilrights.org/issues/voting/details.cfm?id=34487\n\n\nThe elections during the civil rights movement in the United States:\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freedom_Summer\n\nThere are so many examples of the struggle for democracy around the world and in our own country.  It seems to be a never-ending struggle.\n\nj