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
ReplyDeleteJD
A friend of mine from Australia told me that if you're a registered voter and don't vote they come and find you. You are expected to vote. It's not a right, it's a responsibility. Don't get me wrong, I'm not defending Australia with their record on gun rights. I just think it's a good concept that you have a responsibility.
ReplyDeleteI personally vote in person, but since my wife is disabled and has an autoimmune disease, I get her an absentee ballot. It's a hardship to get her into and out of the car and struggle with her wheelchair every time we go out. I'm getting to where I can't lift her chair into and out of the trunk.
ReplyDeleteThinking voting is some civic duty is wrong, unless it includes a civic duty to be informed.
ReplyDeleteBut mail-in voting is convenient, and convenience is among our highest ideals. We'll never be able to go back to in person no matter how corrupt it is.