Who Should Vote?

     I view government as an institution set by the people for the people so when the question of who should vote is asked I must quite simply answer, the people. Any and all persons within the physical borders of a state should be able to have their "voice" heard, many may have no idea how government works, several may be unable to speak English, this is irrelevant when discussing who should be allowed to vote. A presidential candidate must represent the majority will of a population for the sole purpose of popularity.
     If the President is popular he will enact whatever policies are best for the people as a whole, any politician will strive to appease whatever the will is of the majority of the population. If, for example, a majority percentage of the US population aren't citizens they must still be permitted to vote, their needs supersede that of any smaller group and must be met regardless of other factors.  

Supra-nationalism: Good or Bad

The debate on supra-nationalism finds merit in both pros and cons, in it's current and evolving state of definition it can appear as both something worthy of support and attack. The points made on the side of those in pro resonate most with me given the great and far reaching benefits I see in supra-nationalistic organizations, namely with respect to war and economics. Sure those opposed say that supra-nationalism can lead to the loss of a national identity, it can allow failing states to bring others down, and even encroach on some necessity for regional sovereignty. What seems to be forgotten is that we are all simply creatures roaming on open lands with contrived borders and cultures. Supra-nationalism suppresses global conflict, it allows smaller nations to band together and have a voice, it provides for failing states so that the citizens within them won't suffer as a neglected populace. Supra-nationalism is a move towards a more cohesive global citizenry which places less emphasis on selfish and petty nationalist desires and instead focuses on ensuring peace and provision for everyone.