So I see on the news last night...

[mtrycraft]

At least Kerry and Edwards don't make people sign loyalty oaths before they even let people thru the door. No "goons" there, just the thought police and an automaton choir to preach to...

http://www.abqjournal.com/elex/204620elex07-30-04.htm

I hope they don't get prosecuted for lying to the government if they don't follow through with that oath? What do you think?

[Woochifer]

I hope they don't get prosecuted for lying to the government if they don't follow through with that oath? What do you think?

That would of course depend on the fine print! Then again, once they're in the voting booth, who's going to know how they actually vote? Just the principle of demanding a pledge of loyalty to attend a political rally seems repugnant to me. The parallels to totalitarianism are just too convenient. If Kerry, Edwards, or any of the third party candidates did something this boneheaded, that wouldn't sit well with me either.

[mtrycraft]

Then again, once they're in the voting booth, who's going to know how they actually vote? .

I am under the impression that you can find out how your neighbor votes even if it is a secret ballot. Or, is that just the party affiliation that is public which would not totally reflect how someone votes on each person.