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In reply to the discussion: Justice official: Register voters automatically [View all]xtraxritical
(3,576 posts)25. Or, if machines are used, have them print out two uniqley numbered copies of the ballot
with one deposited in a locked box, by the voter, before leaving the polling place and the voter retains the other copy. This provides an unassailable audit trail against fraud.
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Whenever you renew your license or change your address on your license in MN you're given the option
truthisfreedom
Nov 2012
#59
THANK Assistant Attorney General Thomas Perez for his PROGRESSIVE Election Proposal!!
Tigress DEM
Nov 2012
#3
Best solution. Election reform is what Obama said would be a priority. We need to push for this.
freshwest
Nov 2012
#6
Or, if machines are used, have them print out two uniqley numbered copies of the ballot
xtraxritical
Nov 2012
#25
Well, having voters retain a copy is the surest way to make vote-buying a big business.
harmonicon
Nov 2012
#31
Then ef it, keep the status quo. Vote buying would be a lot easier to apprehend and prove
xtraxritical
Nov 2012
#42
Register people when the social security DB says they are 18 and remove them when SS death DB says
LiberalArkie
Nov 2012
#18
Yeah, and we could do like the Aussies and charge a fine if someone doesn't vote. lol nt
Tigress DEM
Nov 2012
#28
In Minnesota, that and not having a Driver's License will keep one out of jury duty pools.
Thor_MN
Nov 2012
#36
If they don't want to participate, then they don't show up at the polls. Simple.
Posteritatis
Nov 2012
#56
They could have an "opt-out" option, its automatically opt in, but people could ask to be...
Humanist_Activist
Nov 2012
#53
Who is he addressing? Can the federal govment tell states how to register voters? nm
rhett o rick
Nov 2012
#23
I agree, but what determines who has the responsibility? Is it covered by the
rhett o rick
Nov 2012
#38
According to the Constitution, that responsibility is the State's to bear...
Humanist_Activist
Nov 2012
#51
yes, start this right away.This will save all the states multi-millions and is fair to citizens
Sunlei
Nov 2012
#26
It may help increase voter turnout, and may kickstart political education as well...
Humanist_Activist
Nov 2012
#52