Reply #8: No, this makes perfect sense:

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MOST college towns don't let students register and vote there unless they're actually residents of that town or county. There would be too much opportunity for students to influence an outcome in a local race or issue when they have no vested interest in the long-term ramifications. Tax or bond issues, zoning laws, etc. are pretty mundane but important to those that do live there. The kids who don't live there shouldn't be voting...

Written as a parent who's made sure his kids registered and voted absentee.