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murielm99

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5. Give everyone the day off on election day.

Fri Nov 9, 2018, 07:32 AM

Nov 2018

Make voting mandatory.

Otherwise, I don't know. I have busted my ass for about fifty years trying to get people to vote. Many of them just stand there with their bare faces hanging out.

Then, someone like 45 is elected. Suddenly, grassroots organizations are springing up overnight. Of course, they have all the answers, no matter how many years of indifference they have shown. They want to throw out all the people who have been working hard with no support.

I do like some of the grassroots organizations. Some of the people are growing and maturing. But will they still be around when 45 is history and we have regained the Presidency and the Senate?

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What can we do to make people vote? [View all] Le Gaucher Nov 2018 OP

Make it easier to register, easier to change when you move. redstatebluegirl Nov 2018 #1

When I can bank from my phone ...why not vote? Le Gaucher Nov 2018 #2

How is anybody going to verify who is actually voting from your phone? LisaL Nov 2018 #15

Fingerprint.... The vote must be submitted by fingerprint Le Gaucher Nov 2018 #17

Well then you have to collect fingerprints from every eligible voter. LisaL Nov 2018 #24

West Virginia is doing it by facial recognition Le Gaucher Nov 2018 #25

Nothing. tazkcmo Nov 2018 #3

Not saying compulsary... But there has to be a way to make people see Le Gaucher Nov 2018 #4

Making it easier/more convenient to vote would certainly help. PoliticAverse Nov 2018 #7

Your stated goal was "everyone". tazkcmo Nov 2018 #8

Give everyone the day off on election day. murielm99 Nov 2018 #5

Good idea.. Will be even better..day off only for those who vote Le Gaucher Nov 2018 #6

one day is not enough handmade34 Nov 2018 #9

I agree that a week would be better. murielm99 Nov 2018 #11

There is early voting, at least in some states. LisaL Nov 2018 #16

offer free drinks, snacks etc after they are done voting JI7 Nov 2018 #10

Unfortunately that's usually illegal Loki Liesmith Nov 2018 #12

How about a tax small credit vlyons Nov 2018 #13

I am not opposed to it.. Call it for the "trouble you have taken to vote" Le Gaucher Nov 2018 #27

Making it easier would be a a start to increase turnout. LisaL Nov 2018 #14

even in states that have mail-in ballots there still is piss-poor results Fullduplexxx Nov 2018 #19

Nothing ... even in states that have mail-in ballots there still is piss-poor results Fullduplexxx Nov 2018 #18

Has anyone done studies or interviews treestar Nov 2018 #20

Mandatory voting In It to Win It Nov 2018 #21

That's a dictatorship. LisaL Nov 2018 #23

Voting is mandatory in Australia ..last when I check it is not dictatorship Le Gaucher Nov 2018 #26

Do you really want people to be obligated to vote? LisaL Nov 2018 #29

That is so elitist. Le Gaucher Nov 2018 #30

I rather people voted that actually wanted to vote, than people being made to vote. LisaL Nov 2018 #31

Yes! One of the principles we fight for is self-governance... In It to Win It Nov 2018 #32

Instead of a stick ..I prefer carrot ..another user suggested a small Le Gaucher Nov 2018 #37

I'd not support that at all The Genealogist Nov 2018 #33

I don't think education alone will fix the problem. In It to Win It Nov 2018 #35

Options are limited, unfortunetely The Genealogist Nov 2018 #36

Perhaps we need to look at states at the top of voter turnout election after election. elocs Nov 2018 #22

Also... Demwolv Nov 2018 #28

hard to overcome, lazy, apathy and who give's a f*ck attitude. Unless something DIRECTLY affects beachbum bob Nov 2018 #34

The electoral college Guppy Nov 2018 #38

A lot of younger people registered and voted for the first time this year, they were motivated. Autumn Nov 2018 #39

Stop using voter registration lists to pull Phoenix61 Nov 2018 #40

Jersey used Driver license to select jury .. If you arent a citizen then you can indicate that in Le Gaucher Nov 2018 #41

Has anyone studied if states with easier voting, such as... TreasonousBastard Nov 2018 #42

income tax refund Hermit-The-Prog Nov 2018 #43

I really really like this idea..couple other folks above suggested this Le Gaucher Nov 2018 #44