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47. Thanks for kicking this thread.

Reply to dumbledork (Reply #46)

Sun Nov 18, 2012, 09:20 PM

Nov 2012

I would have missed it.

Bravo to the Asst AG Perez.

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Justice official: Register voters automatically [View all] Judi Lynn Nov 2012 OP

That's how it's done up here Posteritatis Nov 2012 #1

That's brilliant. mac56 Nov 2012 #55

Whenever you renew your license or change your address on your license in MN you're given the option truthisfreedom Nov 2012 #59

K&R silverweb Nov 2012 #2

THANK Assistant Attorney General Thomas Perez for his PROGRESSIVE Election Proposal!! Tigress DEM Nov 2012 #3

That just makes TOO much sense. SunSeeker Nov 2012 #4

Agree 100% Taverner Nov 2012 #5

Best solution. Election reform is what Obama said would be a priority. We need to push for this. freshwest Nov 2012 #6

We're in the drivers seat now - we just can afford to drive intoxicated. AAO Nov 2012 #13

No, no running off into the ditch like in 2010. Keep networking. freshwest Nov 2012 #17

Unfortunately, not enough Dems agree. harmonicon Nov 2012 #30

Brilliant and very practical idea. Republicans will hate it. highplainsdem Nov 2012 #7

K&R and get rid of Electronic Voting! druidity33 Nov 2012 #8

Or, if machines are used, have them print out two uniqley numbered copies of the ballot xtraxritical Nov 2012 #25

OOOOOHHH!! I LIKE IT!! nt Tigress DEM Nov 2012 #27

Well, having voters retain a copy is the surest way to make vote-buying a big business. harmonicon Nov 2012 #31

Agree... ReasonableToo Nov 2012 #41

Then ef it, keep the status quo. Vote buying would be a lot easier to apprehend and prove xtraxritical Nov 2012 #42

Still need paper ballots... ReasonableToo Nov 2012 #48

Veteran's day should be Voting day CaptJasHook Nov 2012 #44

Tie it in to the Social Security Data Base Blue4Texas Nov 2012 #9

I like that system! n/t meeshrox Nov 2012 #15

Yes!! this is the right way to do it... defacto7 Nov 2012 #10

Republican sympathizers will not like this one Kingofalldems Nov 2012 #11

Indeed, Why Should The Burden Be On Individuals colsohlibgal Nov 2012 #12

Don't young men still get a card in the mail? XemaSab Nov 2012 #16

I'm sure they do - don't women now too? harmonicon Nov 2012 #32

Finally! meeshrox Nov 2012 #14

Register people when the social security DB says they are 18 and remove them when SS death DB says LiberalArkie Nov 2012 #18

LMSP kicking...n/t littlemissmartypants Nov 2012 #19

Great idea. lovemydog Nov 2012 #20

Believe it or not there would be people opposed to this ibegurpard Nov 2012 #21

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

Yeah, i'm actually not very supportive of this idea Daniel537 Nov 2012 #50

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

K & R Change has come Nov 2012 #22

Who is he addressing? Can the federal govment tell states how to register voters? nm rhett o rick Nov 2012 #23

Federal elections SHOULD be handled by the federal govenrment Scootaloo Nov 2012 #29

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

Thanks. Looks like the 15th Ammend applies. nm rhett o rick Nov 2012 #54

Having to register to practice my constitutional right to vote Mr.Bill Nov 2012 #24

That's how I feel about absurd voter ID laws. harmonicon Nov 2012 #33

There's no problem with practicing multiple religions at the same time. Heywood J Nov 2012 #39

That's why it's a felony. Mr.Bill Nov 2012 #45

Please explain, I'm all ears. (NT) Heywood J Nov 2012 #49

What's to explain? Voting twice is a felony. Mr.Bill Nov 2012 #58

Really? Heywood J Nov 2012 #62

Probably why our prisons are bursting at the seams. Mr.Bill Nov 2012 #64

Probably the low number Heywood J Nov 2012 #65

yes, start this right away.This will save all the states multi-millions and is fair to citizens Sunlei Nov 2012 #26

Election Day should be a national holiday Agony Nov 2012 #34

Voter registration should be automatic. nt avebury Nov 2012 #35

Resgister everyone California Expat Nov 2012 #37

seems to me Old Codger Nov 2012 #40

In addition to that FlaGranny Nov 2012 #43

We have most of that in California and it works well CreekDog Nov 2012 #61

That's the stupidest idea I've heard in years. dumbledork Nov 2012 #46

Thanks for kicking this thread. ProSense Nov 2012 #47

It may help increase voter turnout, and may kickstart political education as well... Humanist_Activist Nov 2012 #52

Yes, increased -turnout' does...but how would the metrics change when people are basically 'drafted' dumbledork Nov 2012 #66

Not really, it doesn't make voting mandatory... Humanist_Activist Nov 2012 #68

Voting rights aren't "given." (nt) Posteritatis Nov 2012 #57

if you are against "giving rights" then let's start with taking yours away CreekDog Nov 2012 #60

Best idea ever Kingofalldems Nov 2012 #63

Kicked and recommended. Uncle Joe Nov 2012 #67