Reply #31: For some time....

[DirtyDawg]

...I've believed that the concept of fair, honest...and accurate...elections is an issue that no true American - repig or demo - could argue with...at least not openly. As such, we need to prepare, on a bi-partisan basis, new legislation that adopts strict, universal minimum standards that would, at least on the surface, put to rest questions of legitimacy...and if repigs challenge it you demand for them to answer why. It could be a wedge issue if we couch it properly. I have yet to find a person that would openly oppose it.

I also believe that the new standards should include severe penalties for violations. I'm talking penalties resembling the most heinous felonies...say, 25-life at a minimum. Introduce this at both the federal and state levels as soon as possible...force everybody take a position...let geedubya veto it, or even sign it with his fingers crossed. Then beat 'em over the head with it when the frists or the delays or the hasterts try to stop it.