What do you think of noncitizens voting in American elections?

I am not allowed to vote in Canada, Mexico, Germany, or any other country (as far as I know). Why should THEY be allowed to vote here?? They should not be. Simple as that. IF they want to vote, they can enter the country legally, apply for citizenship, meet all the requirements, then get a job and start paying taxes. Once citizenship is confirred on them, they may vote.

It is a right of the citizens of this nation to vote. If you are not a citizen you should have no say in the forming/running of the government.

I am sorry if I offend anyone. I have no problem with immigrants, so long as they come to the states legally.

If an individual is not a citizen of the country they are currently in, whether residing or visiting, then they are not allowed to vote. The Constitution states in the Preamble "We the People OF the United States..." It does not say IN but OF. This quantifies the legal status of each person who so chooses to participate in the culture of the United States. This status is encompassed with being a citizen whose rights and privileges are greater than those who come to the country temporarily. One of these rights and privileges is being able to vote. A person who is in the country illegally or just visiting does not have the right to vote.

This status of rights and privileges in further ensconced within Article IV, Section 2 of the Constitution stating "The CITIZENS of each State shall be entitled to all Privileges and Immunities of Citizens in the several states."

It is further ensconced and specifically set forth within FIVE Amendments:
the 14th Amendment, Section 2, Sentence 2 - "But when the right to vote at any election for the choice of electors for President and Vice-President of the United States, Representatives in Congress, the Executive and Judicial officers of a State, or the members of the Legislature thereof, is denied to any of the male inhabitants of such State, being twenty-one years of age, and CITIZENS of the United States, or in any way abridged, except for participation in rebellion, or other crime, the basis of representation therein shall be reduced in the proportion which the number of such male CITIZENS shall bear to the whole number of male CITIZENS twenty-one years of age in such State.”;
the 15th Amendment, Section 1 - “The right of CITIZENS of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude.”;
the 19th Amendment - “The right of CITIZENS of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex.”;
the 24th Amendment, Section 1, “The right of CITIZENS of the United States to vote in any primary or other election for President or Vice President, for electors for President or Vice President, or for Senator or Representative in Congress, shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or any State by reason of failure to pay any poll tax or other tax.”;
the 26th Amendment, Section 1, “The right of CITIZENS of the United States, who are eighteen years of age or older, to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of age.”

In each case, only citizens, regardless of skin color, race, gender, or age, are allowed to vote.

We earn that right. It should not be handed out to people who have a "give me sanctuary" agenda.

Non-citizens are non-citizens. A non-citizen voting is a crime but why would we expect or want the law enforced?

It's a sad day when this unfortunately becomes a legitimate question...

I still support the Robert Heinlein method of citizenship, so that might not exactly apply here.

I was born in Mexico to a US Citizen mother and a Mexican Citizen father. I started working as a lifeguard/swim instructor when I was a kid because I had a drive to make something of myself and to be able to afford what I wanted. I've been through college up to an Associates degree. I attained my citizenship for the sole purpose of having the right to vote after I joined the military. Voting is not a privilege that should be afforded to the lazy or to the ones with no desire or drive to at least partially conform to the standards of our society. It is a right given only to the citizens of this nation. If you want to have a say in what goes on in OUR country, you must be a citizen of it first.

How can an undocumented immigrant vote? This is one of the most senseless questions that is frequently a topic of discussion pertaining to immigration. Undocumented immigrants cannot obtain a social security number or drivers license in most states now. On top of this it is the responsibility of those at the pull sites to maintain the integrity of the vote. I have personally dealt with undocumented immigrants and know for a fact that they can't qualify for health care, drivers license, social security card, social security disability, social security insurance and while they may work illegally they still have taxes taken away with no return...I am an independent who believes in reality based on fact. People should not come here the wrong way whole at the same token comprehensive immigration reform with cooperation and a fair process from the host country is the only answer!