Reply #37: feeble excuse in some states

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I don't know about other states, but here in California anyone can get an absentee ballot by sending in the form on the back of the sample ballot (which is sent to every registered voter some weeks before the election). Sure, it costs 2 stamps - one for the request and one for the ballot - but as long as it's received before the election no problem. And you don't have to give a reason as to why you want an absentee ballot either. In some cases (age, disabilities) one can sign up to automatically get absentee ballots for all elections.

Polling places are open 7AM-8PM. Employers are required to provide up to 2 hours to make sure employees have the time to vote. So I don't buy this "It's just too hard" excuse.

linda