It's a NON ISSUE...unenforceable. Can't even pass voter ID's, so mandatory could not succeed. It's also a ridiculous goal.
voter ID will be connected with healthcare via nano-biological technology.....not to mention used for survival via food/water and housing purchases.....
connectivity and voting.....the sham
...you are a product of your environment, your environment is a product of your priorities, your priorities are a product of you......
The replacement of morality and conscience with law produces a deadly paradox.
STOP BEING GOOD DEMOCRATS---STOP BEING GOOD REPUBLICANS--START BEING GOOD AMERICANS
voter ID will be connected with healthcare via nano-biological technology.....not to mention used for survival via food/water and housing purchases.....
connectivity and voting.....the sham
The US Supreme Court has let Wisconsin's new voter ID law stand. Hopefully, every state will act quickly to adopt similar laws which will ensure that our voting system is more secure.
from Reuters: The law would require voters to present one of a handful of forms of photo ID such as a Wisconsin driver's license, a passport, a military ID or an ID card from a Wisconsin university or college.
In October, the high court temporarily blocked the Wisconsin law. It did not explain its reasoning, but it was most likely because the statute was being implemented so close to the November election, which could have caused confusion and disruption.
The Supreme Court has previously upheld the constitutionality of such voter ID laws.
The 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in October that the law was constitutional. Wisconsin's Supreme Court upheld the voter ID law in a separate ruling.
The case is Frank v. Walker, U.S. Supreme Court, 14-803.
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"For this is what America is all about. It is the uncrossed desert and the unclimbed ridge. It is the star that is not reached and the harvest that is sleeping in the unplowed ground." Lyndon Baines Johnson
I'll get a doctor's note for my absence!!!!! ain't no way they're gonna make this American citizen, who lives in a free society to VOTE!!!
When the INSANE are running the ASYLUM In individuals, insanity is rare; but in groups, parties, nations and epochs, it is the rule. -- Friedrich Nietzsche
“How fortunate for those in power that people never think.” Adolph Hitler
I'll go along with mandatory voting on one condition.
That there is an option to delete the position by voting no.
Since you don't seem to believe in any organized government than you are really an anarchist.
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"For this is what America is all about. It is the uncrossed desert and the unclimbed ridge. It is the star that is not reached and the harvest that is sleeping in the unplowed ground." Lyndon Baines Johnson
This response is not about mandatory voting. Some have recommended that there are ways to increase voter turnout short of mandatory voting. I am just putting them out there - not saying they are either good or bad ideas: a) set aside 2 days for General Elections .. maybe even hold them on a weekend b) schedule all local (municipal and county) elections in even numbered years since those are usually when state and federal races are held .. the argument is that state and federal races attract higher turnout .. another potential benefit is that it would avoid the extra cost of holding elections in odd years
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"For this is what America is all about. It is the uncrossed desert and the unclimbed ridge. It is the star that is not reached and the harvest that is sleeping in the unplowed ground." Lyndon Baines Johnson
you will be able to stay home, access the internet, get your iris scanned and send your vote in......
if you want your 'tax return' you must vote....
if you want your full paycheck you must vote.....
there are a multitude of ways to coerce people to vote.....the first step is in making it as easy as voting on American idol/dancing with the stars etc etc.......
train the brain....
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You take a mortal man And put him in control Watch him become a god Watch people's heads a'roll A'roll, a' roll
Just like the Pied Piper Led rats through the streets We dance like marionettes Swaying to the symphony Of destruction
Acting like a robot Its metal brain corrodes You try to take its pulse Before the head explodes Explodes, explodes
Just like the Pied Piper Led rats through the streets We dance like marionettes Swaying to the symphony
Just like the Pied Piper Led rats through the streets We dance like marionettes Swaying to the symphony Swaying to the symphony Of destruction
The earth starts to rumble World powers fall A'warring for the heavens A peaceful man stands tall Tall, tall
Just like the Pied Piper Led rats through the streets We dance like marionettes Swaying to the symphony
Since you don't seem to believe in any organized government than you are really an anarchist.
Oh there clearly should be some kind of system....everyone would agree to that. A system by the people....for the people. not by the government...for the government!! HOWEVER....in a free society, .....I should be forced to VOTE!!!
When the INSANE are running the ASYLUM In individuals, insanity is rare; but in groups, parties, nations and epochs, it is the rule. -- Friedrich Nietzsche
“How fortunate for those in power that people never think.” Adolph Hitler
Oh there clearly should be some kind of system....everyone would agree to that. A system by the people....for the people. not by the government...for the government!! HOWEVER....in a free society, .....I should be forced to VOTE!!!
In our Democratic Republic, WE are the government IF we choose to vote, keep our elected officials accountable and get involved to help elect candidates that we like and/or run for office ourselves. I think that we should do something short of mandatory voting to encourage/give incentives to people to vote. Mandatory voting is NOT a cure all. Especially if people keep reelecting do-nothing politicians like Tonko and Farley who have made a career out of doing nothing and living off taxpayer dollars.
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"For this is what America is all about. It is the uncrossed desert and the unclimbed ridge. It is the star that is not reached and the harvest that is sleeping in the unplowed ground." Lyndon Baines Johnson
mandatory voting gives to the same mentality as 'pick this healthy cereal for part of your healthy breakfast'....no matter the cereal you pick it's still really not that good but you have to eat....don't you?
...you are a product of your environment, your environment is a product of your priorities, your priorities are a product of you......
The replacement of morality and conscience with law produces a deadly paradox.
STOP BEING GOOD DEMOCRATS---STOP BEING GOOD REPUBLICANS--START BEING GOOD AMERICANS
In our Democratic Republic, WE are the government IF we choose to vote, keep our elected officials accountable and get involved to help elect candidates that we like and/or run for office ourselves. I think that we should do something short of mandatory voting to encourage/give incentives to people to vote. Mandatory voting is NOT a cure all. Especially if people keep reelecting do-nothing politicians like Tonko and Farley who have made a career out of doing nothing and living off taxpayer dollars.
It's a constitutional republic. The government is the constitution, not the people. The word democracy is not mentioned in the Declaration of Independence or the Constitution.
It's a constitutional republic. The government is the constitution, not the people. The word democracy is not mentioned in the Declaration of Independence or the Constitution.
I happen to disagree with you. I believe that we are a democratic republic. The reference to democracy has been used so many times by so many people that it is understood that the U.S. is a democracy and a republic.
BTW - the words "separation of church and state" are not mentioned in the Constitution.
Anyway, the actual topic is mandatory voting. I remain skeptical as to whether it would be a good idea to implement it. There are a lot of other things that we could do to encourage participation and voting. To me, mandatory voting is like mandatory "service hours." You don't really encourage people to give of their time for the right reasons when you have "mandatory volunteering."
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"For this is what America is all about. It is the uncrossed desert and the unclimbed ridge. It is the star that is not reached and the harvest that is sleeping in the unplowed ground." Lyndon Baines Johnson
I happen to disagree with you. I believe that we are a democratic republic. The reference to democracy has been used so many times by so many people that it is understood that the U.S. is a democracy and a republic.
BTW - the words "separation of church and state" are not mentioned in the Constitution.
I understand the democracy is referenced quite a lot. But the constitution specifically guarantees the state's a republic form of government not a democracy. Representatives are supposed to uphold the constitution and maximize personal liberty, not serve their constituents every desire.
I agree with your assessment on separation of church and state too. That is also mistaken by most as a governing philosophy of the founders.
There is no shortage of ignorant Americans. Consensus belief is good enough for the lazy. Americans love mobocracy as long as they are with the majority of the mob.
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