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		skrebbel on June 23, 2013 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: U.S. Seemingly Unaware of Irony in Accusing Snowde... wow. I thought democracy meant voting is anonymous. Scary! Thanks for the explanation

LoganCale on June 23, 2013 | [–]

The vote you place is anonymous. Your vote is not tied to your voter registration, but you have to prove that you have registered in order to place that vote.

rdouble on June 23, 2013 | [–]

Voting is anonymous. You register so you can receive the ballot.

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