Is it unethical in America for elected oficial to vote o make oficial decisio on the basis of ho fund teir cam
491870
If the funding is from a corporation...YES (but legally this is called "lobbying")\nIf the funding is from an individual donor... NO  .... its called answering your constituents.\nIf the funds are from a foreign country's government...YES its called treason !
566043
Vote..the same.  But SUPPORT it is the rich as the money that they donate can be used to buy the vote of the poor.
875638
Voting\nOne of the most important privileges of democracy in the United States of America is the right to participate in choosing elected officials through voting. As a Permanent Resident you can only vote in local and state elections that do not require you to be a US citizen. It is very important that you do not vote in national, state or local elections that require a voter to be a US citizen when you are not a US citizen. There are criminal penalties for voting when you are not a US citizen and it is a requirement for voting. You can be removed (deported) from the US if you vote in elections limited to US citizens.
827132
I believe it is law. Check with yur local elections officer. They should give you time to go and vote. What are they, republican? LOL
361689
A secret ballot has little to do with being ashamed of your candidate. It is so one can vote without fear of reprisal from any opposing factions. In newly established democracies, this is especially important.
169267
I assume you are speaking of the United States when you say "America".  If so, my answer is NO.  The U.S. has always been a capitalist government.  Since it has been capitalist from the beginning, the ethics and morals of capitalism have always been present.  The ethics and morals of capitalism are what shaped the country in the first place so they cannot be viewed as an outside force.  What has corrupted the country is the movement away from being a Christian society.  Capitalism MUST be balanced by a concern for the well being of others.  The capitalism of today is the same capitalism practiced by our forefathers, but many of today's capitalist lack any moral compass.  They are driven only by a selfish desire for profit for themselves.  They are not even concerned for their own company, just what they can take out of it.  That my friend is NOT Capitalism, that is GREED.  Many people confuse the two, but they are NOT the same.  Capitalism is a grand dream of building, greed is a sick desire to tear down for one's own gain.  Children are not taught morals or ethics in our public schools anymore.  They have been outlawed from the classroom.  The result is a generation that worships greed.  Look at the lessons taught by the top television programs like The Apprentice and Survivor.  Lie, cheat, steal and win.  Win at all cost.  Betray your friends, make false alliances, be sneaky and get the gold.  That philosophy is greed and it destroys all who buy into it.  In the final analysis what is corrupting our country is that we have elevated self gratification above all other concerns.
785705
I think it is a civic duty for every American citizen to vote. But you are very right that an ignorant vote may defeat your own purpose, because when you randomly vote for anyone on the ballot that somehow seems at the moment to possibly be the better choice, even though you know absolutely nothing about that persons history or views, you may actually help elect someone who does not have your best interest in mind. Even voting blindly straight down for one particular party, but you really don't know if some of them do not represent you political views, you may be making a mistake.\n\nHaving said that, I urge that all Americans start caring to research the candidates before any election and become INFORMED and there fore be an informed voter for a better America. I am Republican because I believe in Republican values in general, and I vote mostly Republican, but I will vote Democrat or Independent or Green, too, if I like that candidate better for his or her voting history or moral outlook over the Republican alternative. I voted for Bush and I stand by him now even when there is so much Bush bashing going on all around me, because I have done my homework and I see that he is an honest man who is doing his best and has the right ideas. I do also resent that there are so many stupid people who want to undermine our leadership in a terribly dangerous time of war which weakens our position and makes all the other countries laugh at us. And, I don't believe in blindly following a trend that hates one candidate or loves another just to be popular not really understanding all there is to it. So, before you vote, please study all of the issues in depth and know what your candidate really stands for, and don't listen to partisan propaganda to form your opinions.
503216
No. The congress is full of self-serving re-election whores. Presidents are a hit-or-miss proposition, and even they can't do anything without compromising on principle with the Congress.\n\nFor example, Social Security is a disaster waiting to happen, but because it is solvent now, no Congressman will touch it, lest they lose the next election because of upset voters. So they kick the problem down the road. They will only do the right thing if it aligns with their polls.\n\nSame with agricultural welfare. Same with the Cuba embargo. Etc.\n\nThey also curtail our rights, like eliminating our political voices by the Campaign Finance reform.\n\nThey also illegally spend the public monies. The Constitution is very specific on the limits of what the government can and cannot do. Charitably taking money from my pocket to give to another (and get their vote) is clearly unauthorized and illegal in any but the most distorted interpretation of the Constitution, but there it is.\n\nSo, no, I do not trust my government.
1134636
Why should you want to do that?\n\nIf you dislike the politics of your home country, choose another.\n\nThat's "voting by feet" - as it's called here.
978565
First, put down the blunt. Second, read the news for yourself. The date to vote for this is election day, Tuesday Nov 9. You will find out then if it was passed or not. Right now, it is still illegal.
7505
As I understand it, one of the great strengths of a Democracy is not so much the right to vote someone into office but the right to vote them out if you are unhappy with their performance.  Many elections are foregone conclusions and people stay away from the poles.  My parents elected a state representative with only their own two votes when it was discovered that the incumbent had moved and was no longer qualified to run.  They actually favored the imcumbent but knew he only planned to run one more time then retire.  They just wanterd to get the new man's name on the ballot results for next time - but got him elected.  So every vote does count.
939757
Yes.  It's a not so subtle way of telling certain people that they are not good enough to make something of themselves.  That they need government handouts.  This secures votes for certain candidates.
603750
It would be very hard for an honest man to get into office. Our voting system is sponsored by companies and business and agencies. If their campaigns were by taxes and all had an equal say on their issues-that would be fair. An honest man could not raise the funds like Exxon and the Pharmaceuticals (and others)have for their candidate-who will support their issues-thus favors are owed . Sad but true.
503169
Isn't that EXTREMELY unethical? If you don't qualify for it yourself, don't use it.\nYou should care about your moral responsibility to society.
1014255
Pretty much.  \n\nStandard Clintonian practice:  \n-say anything to get a vote; do anything to get out of legal trouble\n-serve the people only so far as it serves your own interests
1063008
i am a democrat, but i am voting against my senator, because he is a traitor, he sells out american people to the illegals.  i will be voting republican in the next election.
145754
everyone certified in america votes for anyone who's running, every other week they ttake off the canidate who has the lowest amount of votes. This is how it is supposed to work, for an exception of the Bush Regime.