Because they are comparing it to all cities. Of course a town of 2000 people is safer than Austin. If you look all the big cities have single digit %
I think simplicity is always the way to go. First is ID. Second is in person voting unless you have a valid reason why you can't and then being responsible to apply for an absentee ballot that you alone can process to return. For starters.We sure need to ensure it, though! Just like with speech, both sides deserve an equally free voice and both sides need to be assured there has only been one legal vote placed per eligible voter (who chose/decided to place it).
Which was my original point - Austin, TX, like many (most?) bigger cities, has a much higher crime rate than smaller ‘cities’ like Uhland, TX do.
I think simplicity is always the way to go. First is ID. Second is in person voting unless you have a valid reason why you can't and then being responsible to apply for an absentee ballot that you alone can process to return. For starters.
Absolutely!I think simplicity is always the way to go. First is ID. Second is in person voting unless you have a valid reason why you can't and then being responsible to apply for an absentee ballot that you alone can process to return. For starters.
Which brings us back to my orginal question, if Austin is still safer than most big cities and you live in a small town will little crime, why is crime so high on your voting priorities?
True, but I think that's just the tradeoff you choose to make if you live in a big city. You trade higher crime rates and higher cost of living for more excitement and more job opportunities. It's not for everyone. But I don't think Austin is especially dangerous compared to its peer cities.Which was my original point - Austin, TX, like many (most?) bigger cities, has a much higher crime rate than smaller ‘cities’ like Uhland, TX do.
Please read each option carefully before answering. Here are your options:
Economy - Inflation is at a 40-year high. Gas prices are at record highs. We have massive shortages in the service and trucking industry. These concerns have many people believe a recession is on the horizon. This option is for people who are concerned about the status of the economy and stock market.
COVID-19 - Even though Dr. Fauci says we're no longer in a pandemic phase, you still feel America needs to keep their eye on the ball. You support candidates that will protect our community and families from the deadly virus. Vaccines, masks, and discovering new ways to combat and detect the coronavirus are on your mind.
Ineffective and Corrupt Leadership - It's all about the state of our nation's top leaders. You believe the incumbents are doing an extremely poor job. Whether it is Biden-Pelosi-Schumer on the left or Trump-McCarthy-McConnell on the right. Corrupt and incompetent leadership is dragging our country downward.
Health-Care - This option is for people who want to see a public option, medicare-for-all, or want to see a more market-based (Conservative) approach to our medical needs.
National Security - You're concerned about our government's ability to protect its borders. This means against potential terrorists, gangs, drug cartels, and illegal aliens.
Climate Change - No longer called "Global Warming". You're concerned about clean water, clean air, the status of our national parks, and the impact humans have on our environment.
Racial and Gender Equality - This option is for people who believe women and minorities are under attack in America. More civil rights protection laws are desperately needed to curb the issue.
Education - You feel our schools are getting too woke for their own good and are not addressing the major deficiencies within our public school systems.
Social Security and Retirement - You're concerned about the status of social security and the ability to retire in peace.
3. A Democratic Congress is more likely to expand immigration opportunities for skilled workers.
Unions are definitely an obstructionist force when it comes to immigration. IMO the best bet to expanding skilled immigration (in the short-term) is probably to focus on industries that are mostly non-unionized and high-paying jobs, like software developers and certain types of engineers. But I agree, we definitely need to loosen up occupational licensing and allow more skilled workers of all types to compete in the labor market.I don't see that happening. Democrats support policies which reduce competition in the labor market, as that is the purpose of unions, occupational licensing schemes, minimum wage laws, etc.
Allowing more skilled workers in would increase competition in the labor market.
Crime is actually a state/city/town issueRespectfully, I think the poll hardly makes (current) sense without the issues of crime and immigration included. I just went and looked at a number of recent polls on RCP, and both of those are falling into the top 5 in nearly every poll asking the "most important issues" question.
I didn't see the border crisis on the list either.I picked economy, national security and education, but would add crime if given a 4th choice.
I didn't see the border crisis on the list either.
What are you referring to? Did you read the National Security option?I didn't see the border crisis on the list either.
I don't see that happening. Democrats support policies which reduce competition in the labor market,
as that is the purpose of unions, occupational licensing schemes, minimum wage laws, etc.
Allowing more skilled workers in would increase competition in the labor market.
It was included in national security.I didn't see the border crisis on the list either.
My impression that they never read the options.It was included in national security.
i hope you rePukelicans are enjoying the weekend that the LEFT gave us...Unions are definitely an obstructionist force when it comes to immigration. IMO the best bet to expanding skilled immigration (in the short-term) is probably to focus on industries that are mostly non-unionized and high-paying jobs, like software developers and certain types of engineers. But I agree, we definitely need to loosen up occupational licensing and allow more skilled workers of all types to compete in the labor market.
I'm not a Republican and I have no idea what this has to do with my post on skilled immigration. Did you mean to reply to someone else?i hope you rePukelicans are enjoying the weekend that the LEFT gave us...
Thank You...I'm not a Republican and I have no idea what this has to do with my post on skilled immigration.
Did you mean to reply to someone else?
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