Want to vote for Obama or McCain, but you're not in the continental US? You're not a US citizen or like us Puertorricans, citizens but cannot vote for the President, even if we serve in their armed forces? Here's an alternative...
BUDAPEST (AFP) - Why should nationality block anyone from voting for US president, thought Gabor Rosta, back in Hungary but nostalgic for his stint as a campaigner for Al Gore in the tense, 2000 White House battle.
"I want to vote too," said the communications specialist and former political science student.
"Leaders, in particular US presidents, decide on matters that have significance way beyond their own borders," said the 39-year-old Hungarian.
So why not let the world express its opinion about these powerful leaders, he asked.
The result is a website Rosta cooked up to give people all over the world, no matter what their country of affiliation, a say in the upcoming Obama-McCain race...
More here.
It's non binding, but hey, it can be fun! Go and vote!!!! Democracy via Internet!
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