Wow. A view from the inner workings of a democratic republic. Kudos for your hard work. Impressive indeed.
To expand on the ease of voting idea, what if we mailed a ballot to everyone of voting age? And in the envelope was an incentive to register if not already. And another bonus for actually voting.
It could be burger and fries or a get out of jail card for a traffic violation. /s
Thanks Bill. I like the idea of mailing ballots to all registered voters, but I think combining registration and voting in one envelope might push the election fraud worriers over the edge.
Chicago and Kansas City were known for providing something stronger than a burger and fries for voters, some states won't even let people provide water.
Oh, I get that. In today's climate discouraging voting is the trend. I was just being aspirational.
Actually, all citizens should be automatically registered to vote when they turn 18. A note in the mail along with a form to fill out. "Please describe the type of mandatory National Service program you would prefer to participate in."
Kudos, Dave! My wife and I have served as poll workers for the past couple of years, and I'm amazed at how well a bunch of strangers with different backgrounds and views can come together to perform a tremendous service for their fellow citizens. As Ds in an overwhelmingly R area in blue NJ, I was initially concerned about working with folks of a different persuasion, but I found it, as you did, to be very pleasant. We avoided talking politics though.
I'd go a step further than your suggestion in #5: anybody who claims election fraud should be required to work the 14-1/2 hour day as a poll worker.
When we first signed up, I thought we were volunteering. I was pleasantly surprised to find that we actually got paid, but I was also concerned about the total cost and the cost per vote. It would certainly be good if there could be fewer elections, or if things could be streamlined. Where we work, there are 9 districts voting in one location. Combining them, especially for primaries, might be more efficient and cost-effective.
Wow. A view from the inner workings of a democratic republic. Kudos for your hard work. Impressive indeed.
To expand on the ease of voting idea, what if we mailed a ballot to everyone of voting age? And in the envelope was an incentive to register if not already. And another bonus for actually voting.
It could be burger and fries or a get out of jail card for a traffic violation. /s
Thanks Bill. I like the idea of mailing ballots to all registered voters, but I think combining registration and voting in one envelope might push the election fraud worriers over the edge.
Chicago and Kansas City were known for providing something stronger than a burger and fries for voters, some states won't even let people provide water.
Oh, I get that. In today's climate discouraging voting is the trend. I was just being aspirational.
Actually, all citizens should be automatically registered to vote when they turn 18. A note in the mail along with a form to fill out. "Please describe the type of mandatory National Service program you would prefer to participate in."
Bingo!
très utile.
Thanks Kelly.
Kudos, Dave! My wife and I have served as poll workers for the past couple of years, and I'm amazed at how well a bunch of strangers with different backgrounds and views can come together to perform a tremendous service for their fellow citizens. As Ds in an overwhelmingly R area in blue NJ, I was initially concerned about working with folks of a different persuasion, but I found it, as you did, to be very pleasant. We avoided talking politics though.
I'd go a step further than your suggestion in #5: anybody who claims election fraud should be required to work the 14-1/2 hour day as a poll worker.
When we first signed up, I thought we were volunteering. I was pleasantly surprised to find that we actually got paid, but I was also concerned about the total cost and the cost per vote. It would certainly be good if there could be fewer elections, or if things could be streamlined. Where we work, there are 9 districts voting in one location. Combining them, especially for primaries, might be more efficient and cost-effective.