From my earlier post: The final nail in the coffin of our convoluted electoral process is to redistrict every state, at every level, with gerrymandering strictly prohibited. There would be a Federal commission, copied in every state, made up of neutral parties – no candidates, elected officials or party officers of any stripe that would apportion each district and precinct according to a strictly non-partisan formula, with equal representation amongst registered voters of all parties (or non-partisan folk) and following natural geographic features wherever possible. The latest census would be used for a primary database. And anyone over the age of 18 who’s a resident in that particular district or precinct would be allowed to vote, even if they registered on election day. Again, period, no argument. No ‘provisional’ ballots, no ID required for other than proof of age; we trust each other to vote without committing fraud. The corollary to this is to give everyone the opportunity to go to the polls. Elections should be mail ballot as far as possible, with central, convenient polling places for those who want to pull the lever, or who need to take advantage of registration. The Honorable J Finn adds to the argument. Please support his page.
Posted on: Sat, 05 Oct 2013 01:23:53 +0000
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