^ Are there any other "subgroups" in the US for whom military service is compulsory? From a legal standpoint, is it problematic to compel a class of people, i.e. children of illegal immigrants, to enter and complete military service to gain legal status? I honestly don't know.

I'm still very intrigued by your stance. I could see this if you were, say, a Baptist or a Catholic. However, as an atheist, what is it about the Morman faith that makes it "out there" while another form of Christianity is okay?

 

I am also intrigued.

 

I don't know much about the Mormon faith. I did serve alongside a couple of Mormons when I was in the Marines. Not sure those folks were representative of all Mormons, but they really impressed me. Very strong love of the country and both extremely patriotic; very family oriented; and were the two most trustworthy people in my platoon. One of them once asked me if I was interested in learning more about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Fearing he was going to try to "recruit" me, I said no. He never brought it up again.

^ Are there any other "subgroups" in the US for whom military service is compulsory? From a legal standpoint, is it problematic to compel a class of people, i.e. children of illegal immigrants, to enter and complete military service to gain legal status? I honestly don't know.

 

I don't know for certain mcpapa. If forcing U.S citizens to serve via the draft is constitutional, I'd be inclined to think a requirement of serving by illegals to gain legal status would be constitutional.

 

Non-U.S. citizens serving in the U.S. military can already gain citizen status (http://usgovinfo.about.com/od/immigrationnaturalizatio/a/milcitizens.htm) but that's not compulsory service.

 

Which raises the question: is it really compulsory? No one is forcing them to serve. It's just a choice they have to elect if they want to gain legal status.

I'm still very intrigued by your stance. I could see this if you were, say, a Baptist or a Catholic. However, as an atheist, what is it about the Morman faith that makes it "out there" while another form of Christianity is okay?

If it's worth anything, hardcore evangelist fit into that category too.

Back to the main subject. How amazing that an election with that many people is separated by only 8 votes?

People tend to tell the truth when they are drunk.

 

The Romans had a saying: "In vino veritas."

 

In wine there is truth...

Back to the main subject. How amazing that an election with that many people is separated by only 8 votes?

How many votes were cast total?

The Romans had a saying: "In vino veritas."

 

In wine there is truth...

 

Doc Holliday used that line in Tombstone.

How many votes were cast total?

If my math is correct: 121,914.

 

Romney: 30,015

Santorum: 30,007

He is a big spender. Earmarks. Enough for me not to like him.

I tried finding some info on this but could only find stories of McCain accusing him of it. Do you have any links?

I'm sure that I should know this, but what is the significance of Romney "winning" Iowa by less than a handful of votes? Does that give him a true upper hand in being the nominee?

I'm sure that I should know this, but what is the significance of Romney "winning" Iowa by less than a handful of votes? Does that give him a true upper hand in being the nominee?

 

Iowa is considered to be more conservative, which is why Santorum did so well. Romney himself was doing very little work in the state, yet he comes out on top.

Iowa is considered to be more conservative, which is why Santorum did so well. Romney himself was doing very little work in the state, yet he comes out on top.

 

I understand that. But "winning" the state does not mean you get any Electoral College votes, so what does it do for you to win?

Doc Holliday used that line in Tombstone.

 

Apparently PepRock's an educated man... now I really hate him.

I understand that. But "winning" the state does not mean you get any Electoral College votes, so what does it do for you to win?

 

Gives you delegates towards the magic number of earning the party's nomination. Gives you momentum and fund-raising to continue your campaign into other states.