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That's a poll tax, and in implementation is what is known as "regressive". That $50 is far, far more dear to some minimum wage single mom, than a CEO. That in f
by lostcolony 10y ago
That's a poll tax, and in implementation is what is known as "regressive". That $50 is far, far more dear to some minimum wage single mom, than a CEO. That in fact is the objection to many of the voter IDs GOP states keep pressing for; the goal, as stated, is simply to prevent voting fraud, but the actually results are to disenfranchise the poor, who can't necessarily afford the $25-50 cost, nor can they afford the time off work to take public transit to a DMV (or similar) during the times they're open. Effectively, you're setting the bar higher for the poor than for the rich to vote.
- fsckin 10y agoHow about $50 cash in your pocket for voting? Minimum wage mothers would vote in droves.
- 3131s 10y ago> That in fact is the objection to many of the voter IDs GOP states keep pressing for Tangential, but this is a great example of a fabricated wedge issue in American politics. The solution is so simple, just issue everyone a free national ID card. Passports should be free too and could also double for this purpose. Then the Republicans can stop complaining about voter fraud and Democrats can stop complaining about voter disenfranchisement (the latter of these I am legitimately concerned about, I just wish someone would actually follow through and do something about it). Also, it's ridiculous that there isn't a national holiday at least on the day of the presidential elections.
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- thatwebdude 10y agoThere are many voting laws/rights regarding employment for states. If you don't like that there isn't one, or it isn't paid, or it doesn't give you enough time; well then, you should probably talk to your representatives. http://www.findlaw.com/voting-rights-law.html http://www.findlaw.com/voting-rights-law.html
- jessaustin 10y agoOh yeah they're going to be real eager to hear from someone who can't vote.