The House Elections and Ethics Committee heard a bill from freshman Representative Molly Jenkins on Monday that would require Oklahomans to give a reason for requesting an absentee ballot.
“Voting is a right that we have,” said Jenkins, R-Coyle. “This is simply a measure that will allow us the opportunity to make sure that people are being responsible.”
Rights come with responsibilities. I prefer the onus be on the responsibility. If it takes govt to ensure that, I reckon I'm onboard.
ReplyDeleteYet never question what can go wrong where govt is involved.
Voting is a right of living citizens living in the specific precinct, so proving you are qualified is only a problem if voter fraud is part-and-parcel of your 'get out the vote' effort. The only absentee ballots allowed should be for military members.
ReplyDeleteThey should declare holidays for federal elections and get rid of absentee ballots.
ReplyDeleteI remember when you had to provide a valid reason to vote absentee. Like being in the hospital for extended periods or working out of state for a while or something real like that.
ReplyDeleteNot for being afraid of a common cold bug.
It's a good idea, until it requires another agency filled with bureaucrats, infiltrated by Marxist employees, and slush funds.
ReplyDeleteWe are moving to a similar policy, it's never been easy to absentee vote but there was a loop hole.... By next state wide election they should be closed.. I do like to early vote so I'm hoping they don't mess with it
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