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I think this is the exact opposite point to make for these believers above. BUT I think it's a worthy policy debate. I could see myself being in favor of allow

I think this is the exact opposite point to make for these believers above. BUT I think it's a worthy policy debate. I could see myself being in favor of allowing long term residents the vote given how impossible it is to get citizenship (or hell even permanent status). maybe then the point should be fixing our immigration system and naturalizing the huge backlog we have. as is, millions are already being taxed but not represented and they are subject to the laws they don't get a voice in crafting.

germinalphrase 5y ago
While it’s an interesting conversation, it’s not my argument. My point is that merely asking for some verification of residency (name, address) plus a verification that you have not yet voted (dip your finger in the ink pot) reduces a lot of attacks on our election integrity (including voter suppression and disenfranchisement). I am also in favor of holding all elections on weekend and making them federal holidays. My general gut instinct on this stuff is that we could have simple, safe elections, but we would need to be patient in receiving results, commit to competitive redistricting, and reduce political party influence over the details as they will always attempt to game them towards their preferred status quo.
- dillondoyle 5y ago
  We do already verify residency (voter registration) and check you haven't voted twice. There are usually a few double voting cases. I think I remember a case of TX going after maybe i remember a young college student hard. it was on Vice News but I can't find it.
  - germinalphrase 5y ago
    They verify the person with that name/address hasn’t voted twice, the ink assures the person standing in front of them hasn’t voted twice. Is it necessary? Probably not, but it would be an extra layer of security (and reinforce public trust in the process).

germinalphrase 5y ago

While it’s an interesting conversation, it’s not my argument. My point is that merely asking for some verification of residency (name, address) plus a verification that you have not yet voted (dip your finger in the ink pot) reduces a lot of attacks on our election integrity (including voter suppression and disenfranchisement). I am also in favor of holding all elections on weekend and making them federal holidays. My general gut instinct on this stuff is that we could have simple, safe elections, but we would need to be patient in receiving results, commit to competitive redistricting, and reduce political party influence over the details as they will always attempt to game them towards their preferred status quo.

dillondoyle 5y ago
We do already verify residency (voter registration) and check you haven't voted twice. There are usually a few double voting cases. I think I remember a case of TX going after maybe i remember a young college student hard. it was on Vice News but I can't find it.
- germinalphrase 5y ago
  They verify the person with that name/address hasn’t voted twice, the ink assures the person standing in front of them hasn’t voted twice. Is it necessary? Probably not, but it would be an extra layer of security (and reinforce public trust in the process).