do we mandate time off on election days for people to vote now?

Gak! Yes we do; or more properly, the law prevents anyone from interfering with a citizen's right to vote. Imagine if your employer could prevent you from voting if he thought you'd vote the "wrong" way. Employers aren't obligated to pay for the time, but they can't fire or otherwise punish an employee for taking time off to vote. You bet this would be a massive hit on productivity!

I can't believe that you can't see how erecting such huge barriers to voting would discourage even the most committed working stiff who couldn't afford to take the time, and inevitably select for people with time on their hands. Time costs a working person more than an idle one. You're being awfully cavalier about essentially levying a significant tax on voting.

however I would prefer a computer system housed at each voting office. that would be easier. Maybe a big touch screen monitor that cycled through the choices.

I thought it wasn't supposed to be easy?

This just isn't going to fly, Justin.

--Robert