Perhaps if an entire day is lost, then once the line is back up they can allow people to register for one extra day. Personally I am not sure why same day registration isn't everywhere. Everyone should be able to get to vote and excercise their fundamental right without these barricades which seem artificial somewhat. Mass voting by all of the Citizens should be the goal.
IF you are a citizen, you should just be able to vote. Registration lists are just silly crap so they can know beforehand which areas the politicians need to pander to.
Don't forget, most judicial offices use the registered voter lists first for assigning Jury Duty. Many want to avoid that duty so it is just another false barrier (or punishment) to free voting...
Don't get me started on the electoral college and almost every state being winner takes all...
Strangely even in Australia where it is compulsory to vote, you must enroll first. You also have to update your address with the electoral commission if you move, as that will determine which electoral region you're in.
It's odd that there's not some other central register of eligible voters, but that's the way it is. A small minority of people simply don't enroll.
Then Perhaps the Citizens get another Day (Score:5, Insightful)
Perhaps if an entire day is lost, then once the line is back up they can allow people to register for one extra day.
Personally I am not sure why same day registration isn't everywhere.
Everyone should be able to get to vote and excercise their fundamental right without these barricades which seem artificial somewhat.
Mass voting by all of the Citizens should be the goal.
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Don't forget, most judicial offices use the registered voter lists first for assigning Jury Duty. Many want to avoid that duty so it is just another false barrier (or punishment) to free voting...
Don't get me started on the electoral college and almost every state being winner takes all...
Re:Then Perhaps the Citizens get another Day (Score:2)
Strangely even in Australia where it is compulsory to vote, you must enroll first. You also have to update your address with the electoral commission if you move, as that will determine which electoral region you're in.
It's odd that there's not some other central register of eligible voters, but that's the way it is. A small minority of people simply don't enroll.