In a recent issue of the Xpress, I read an article about light voter turnout [“Between the Lines,” Nov. 13 Xpress]. In previous issues, we read about what [some] considered restrictive voter laws. No matter what side of the issues your opinion may fall on, the solution to both problems is simple.
I can sit at home at my computer and do my banking, pay my bills and taxes. I can watch the news or movies, read and send emails, and messages and well — the list is endless. Why not voting? Electronic voting would go a long way to relieve a lot of voter apathy and, if done correctly, would relieve some of the restrictive aspects of these new voter laws. I know, I know, what about voter fraud? Well, my banking is considered safe, my taxes are considered safe — I believe the risk for voter fraud is no larger than the risk for those [activities] previously mentioned.
I do not think this will take place anytime soon, because the prominent reason for low voter turnout is that those in power do not want fair and inclusive elections. It simply does not serve their desire for unfettered power.
— Rusty Cullen
Fletcher
Voter Verification Information Act
“In addition to requiring a free Voter ID by 2016, the new law makes a host of other reforms which will modernize our system of elections to bring them more in line with the mainstream. We look at them below by order of effective date and then answer some questions regarding obtaining a free ID, pending court challenges to the legislation, and a special section for students.”
http://nchouse116.com/viva-la-viva/
“Tim, I don’t think they like you very much over at MountainX.”
I can’t imagine why.
“I can’t imagine why.”
Neither can I.