Should you be able to wear political clothing when you vote?
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Question: Should you be able to wear political clothing when you vote?
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sure, why not?		  
#2
oh my deity no, there are rules about signs within x feet of voting places for a reason damn it!		  
#3
if I agree with it, yes, if not, no		  
#4
don't pick this one, this is pretty easy to have an opinion on		  
#5
I play PUBG		  
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dead0man
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« on: February 28, 2018, 10:38:15 PM »
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« Reply #1 on: February 28, 2018, 10:43:38 PM »
It's advertising. It can influence people. So no.
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« Reply #2 on: February 28, 2018, 11:14:36 PM »
Who cares if it influences people? If you are stupid enough to let a shirt change your mind, you shouldn't be voting.
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« Reply #3 on: February 28, 2018, 11:18:50 PM »
Nope. The polling facility itself, including the clothing of the people in it, should be neutral. Of course it shouldn't affect anyone's vote, but it clearly would.
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« Reply #4 on: February 28, 2018, 11:37:09 PM »
Np.  The reason for these laws isn't that someone might be influenced by slogans on clothing.  It's the very real history of violence and intimidation at the polling place in American political history.  If you think it can't happen here, sadly it already did. If you think it can't happen here again, I suggest you take that up with George Santayana.
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« Reply #5 on: March 01, 2018, 12:59:57 PM »
no, although it shouldn't influence votes, all precautions should be taken to ensure the polling station is neutral politically.
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« Reply #6 on: March 01, 2018, 01:04:38 PM »
Don't care what you wear, including political clothing. Plus 1st amendment.
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