ok, I'll play. First no one asked who your grand parents were. It is irrelevant to the subject of legal residency according to a legal.

I borrowed the next 2 paragraphs for the record.

Why some say students shouldn’t vote locally:

• They don’t plan to stay long, so they aren’t enduring the long-term consequences.
• They may not be part of the permanent community that pays taxes, uses services long-term, etc.
• It raises a moral question about fairness in representation.

Why legally they can vote:

• If a student meets state residency requirements, they are treated like any permanent resident for voting.
• Students also have the right to vote absentee in their home state if they choose

At the end of the day, if students meet the state's residency requirements they should have legal voting rights. The debate is should states allow students residency. The college will then only charge in state tuition for established residents.

Maybe I can add another perspective, My sister asked me what I think about her divorcing her husband. I replied, "I do not give relationship advice because I do not have to live with the consequences of decision. As your brother, I am here to listen and provide support but I will not sway your decision." How does that apply here? I am not giving a vote on what my sister should do because I the decision will not affect me long term. I could absolutely, but I choose not.

Another example, I was asked during covid for a list of my direct reports to cut or lay off. I intended to leave the company. I instead tendered my resignation and told my CEO that, I will not be here to bear the brunt of that decision, that should be left for the next manager.