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LisaL

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15. How is anybody going to verify who is actually voting from your phone?

Reply to Le Gaucher (Reply #2)

Fri Nov 9, 2018, 07:11 AM

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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