As we race toward the end of the 2024 election season, millions of Americans are heading to the polls, convinced that this might just be the most pivotal decision of their lifetimes. Yet here we are, with the usual buzzwords—“voting rights,” “election security”—being tossed around, all while glaring holes in our system seem to be as wide as ever.
Let’s cut through the noise. The 15 million illegal immigrants who’ve crossed the border under Kamala Harris’s watch didn’t stumble here by accident. And if we’re supposed to believe that this isn’t about influencing our elections, let’s just say I’ve got my doubts.
This week, Michigan served up a story that should make anyone pause. A student from China, who isn’t a U.S. citizen, reportedly registered to vote at the University of Michigan and cast a ballot with astonishing ease. And when election officials were pressed on it, they essentially shrugged. The ballot’s been counted, they say—no way to pull it back. This isn’t just a glitch; it’s a blaring alarm about what’s at stake.
Noncitizens Voting—How Did We Get Here?
Republicans have long called for tighter voter ID laws, pointing out the need for some basic security in our elections. Meanwhile, Democrats keep resisting, waving around terms like “discriminatory” and “restrictive.” But look where these looser standards have taken us.
According to USA Today, by resisting voter ID requirements, Democrats may be undermining the very process they claim to protect. Case in point: here’s a University of Michigan student from China, a noncitizen, apparently voting in a U.S. election without so much as a hiccup. That’s not a one-off; it’s just one more example of a system ripe for abuse. And let’s be clear: once a vote is cast, it’s game over. There’s no “undo” button.
The No-Consequences Slippery Slope
Now here’s where it really gets outrageous. When election officials were asked about this student’s ballot, they practically shrugged. It’s in the books, they said—too late to retract it. Does that sound right to anyone?
USA Today reported the official stance: once a ballot is counted, it’s counted. No take-backs. As a Michigan resident and U.S. citizen, I find that nothing short of appalling.
Think about it: a noncitizen cast a vote, and the system’s response is essentially, “Well, that’s unfortunate.” How does that reassure anyone that their vote won’t be diluted by ineligible ballots? Spoiler alert—it doesn’t. And if this student found it so easy, what’s stopping hundreds or thousands more from doing the same?
Why We Can’t Ignore Election Integrity
Election integrity isn’t just a slogan for political rallies. It’s the bedrock of our democracy. When people start questioning the integrity of the system, confidence in voting itself starts to crumble. Voter ID laws exist for one purpose: to make sure that the people casting ballots are Americans, plain and simple. If we don’t require proof of citizenship, then what exactly is preventing this from happening again?
For all their talk about “protecting democracy,” Democrats don’t seem too keen on backing the tools we need to actually secure it. Allowing votes from people who aren’t even citizens isn’t just a mistake; it’s a betrayal of every American’s right to an undiluted vote. And with this election possibly determining the direction of the country, these issues demand attention—right now.
2024 and the Bigger Picture
Let’s not mince words. This incident in Michigan isn’t isolated. With millions of illegal immigrants in the country, many without verifiable IDs, how many of them are slipping into our voting system? Democrats say it’s a non-issue, but reality paints a different picture.
Imagine this scenario playing out in key swing states. A few thousand votes could make all the difference come January. With Kamala Harris’s stance on immigration and election security, you have to wonder who benefits from this broken system.
If Democrats truly care about preserving our democracy, they’d work with Republicans to strengthen election laws and enforce voter ID requirements. Because if the Michigan story is any indication, we’re at a turning point. Time to wake up before it’s too late.
