Letters
We should all be able to vote in France
Readers argue that their contribution to society justifies their right to take part
'If you are part of the community, then you should have a say in all of that country's elections'
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To the Editor,
I would welcome the opportunity to vote in future municipal elections in France.
Not only do I pay local property taxes, I also pay income tax because I live here. I spend my money here and have integrated well into the local community.
I have tried to vote by post in UK elections, but the time allowed to return it is not long enough and therefore my right to vote is meaningless.
I basically have no ability to vote anywhere. I contacted the UK (Scottish) electoral office, but did not even receive a reply.
Being a foreigner, a woman, and not allowed to vote means I am living under political conditions as they were before suffrage.
S.T., by email
To the Editor,
If you live in a country where you pay all your taxes, support local businesses, and are part of the community, then you should have a say in all of that country's elections.
But I don't think you should have the right to vote in a country you no longer live in, just because you were born there.
L.D., Creuse
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