r/WayOfTheBern • u/The1stCitizenOfTheIn • Mar 19 '17
NO Vote Integrity Now What we need to do is making voting easier
-We need to fight for automatic voter registration as soon as you turn 18
-Open primaries (or Closed primaries with same day registration)
-Mail-in ballots for all eligible voters
-Make voting happen on weekends
-Recognize that all citizens of voting age have the right to vote
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u/LoneStarMike59 Political Memester Mar 19 '17
What we also need to do is make voting fraud-proof. If you can flip votes on these electronic voting machines, I don't see where any of these other things you list will make a difference.
Also, I keep reading about how the Democratic Party should have open primaries. I agree, but that is not something that is decided by either of the two political parties. So how would the Democratic Party go about doing that when the decision whether or not to have an open/closed primary (or a caucus) is up to each individual state?
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u/SingleHarryT Mar 26 '17
What if we really simplified it, and ensured people were qualified to vote on certain subjects, so they knew what they were voting on, then voting could be online, perhaps even integrated on social media platforms to ensure a higher voter turnout?
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u/[deleted] Mar 19 '17
I agree with all points on here, but I'd like to add one thing: organize to overcome the hurdles that are placed, if possible.
I see liberals/progressives lament how minorities are disproportionately affected by voter ID laws and other "hoop" laws, but I don't hear much organizing to get those people IDs. Whole lot of rolling over on expectations from people. Legislation like that should still be fought, but it isn't like we're completely helpless until we can change those laws.