Meet Bill: The 91-Year-Old Decorated WWII Veteran Targeted By Florida Governor Rick Scott’s Voter Purge

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Bill Internicola is a 91-year-old, Brooklyn-born, World War II veteran. He fought in the Battle of the Buldge and received the Bronze Star for bravery. He’s voted in Florida for 14 years and never had a problem. Three weeks ago, Bill received a letter from Broward County Florida stating “[Y]ou are not a U.S. Citizen” and therefore, ineligible to vote. He was given the option of requesting “a hearing with the Supervisor of Elections, for the purpose of providing proof that you are a United States citizens” or forfeit his right to vote.

This decorated World War II veteran is just one of hundreds of fully eligible U.S. citizens being targeted by Governor Scott’s massive voter purge just prior to this year’s election, according to data obtained from Florida election officials by ThinkProgress. The purge list, according to an analysis by the Miami Herald, targets mostly Democrats and Hispanics.

Voting rights groups in Florida have asked the Justice Department to investigate, alleging that Scott’s voter purge violates federal law.

Bill appeared at a press conference this morning with Congressman Ted Deutch (D-FL), who has called on Scott to “immediately suspend” the voter purge.

http://thinkprogress.org/justice/2012/05/29/491430/meet-bill-the-91-year-old-decorated-wwii-veteran-targeted-by-florida-governor-rick-scotts-voter-purge/

[Mr. Big Dog 10,747]

Now I know why my wife hasn't received her "ineligible to vote" notification yet. She's a registered independent living in a heavily Republican district. Her vote doesn't really matter one way or the other. Hence, she's not of any real interest in this "purge the non-GOP vote" effort. We actually both registered with no party affiliation for this precise reason - not to become a target of the GOP gangstas. Did something right. Sad state of affairs, though, when even veterans are targeted by these fcuking crooks trying to deprive them of their right to vote. Fcuking bastards!

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

[Mr. Big Dog 10,747]

What? You actually thought that service to your country counts? In a state governed by a bona fide crook? Man, have I got some bridges to sell.

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

Being a veteran, or old, doesn't make you special. As a veteran, like most veterans, I just wanted to walk down the street like everybody else, without being spit on, having urine thrown on me, or called a baby killer. Happy Memorial Day!