As the cliche goes, even a blind squirrel finds an acorn once in awhile.
Sean Hanninsanity can't stop talking about one ACORN in particular.
Cutting through the hyperbole, let's consider the facts. Despite how this ACORN alleged corruption looks, the practical execution of these conspirator accusations are nearly impossible.
ACORN is accused of registering voters in in multiplicity, using different names and polling districts. On election day, however, these registered voters will need to appear at a polling precinct to cast a vote by showing identification. I find it hard to believe that massive ID fraud is at the root of ACORN.
So let's just cut through all this muck and implement a law that requires us all to vote. Australia has one and their voter turnout is better than 95%.
A mandatory voter law would prevent the perceived need for groups like ACORN.
Then we can focus on eliminating PAC's and 527's.
Wishful thinking.
13 October, 2008
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Mandatory voting would no longer be a right if it were mandatory, but I see your point. The fact is that numerous indicators suggest that the country as a whole tends to lean to the left. It just so happens that the voting process is biased to the right. It's like collecting data on what percentage of the population is gay by standing outside of churches and handing out a survey. Voting lends itself to the old that are retired and have the time to care, and the rich, who also have the time to care. The youth, who the vote impacts most, are typically not engaged in the process, and the poor and minorities are too busy working two jobs to hassle with registering and making it to polls. Let the Republicans believe that they still represent a relevant correction of the most American Americans. I don't have the heart to tell my grandpa there is no Santa Claus.
Few people are capable of expressing with equanimity opinions which differ from the prejudices of their social environment. Most people are even incapable of forming such opinions.
Albert Einstein
Max, the bias of your socialist Minnesota roots is showing...
I've never met a Republican that was in favor of a high voter turnout
Higher voter turnout is the American way..., Fraudulent voter turnout is the Chicago way!
dp
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