I agree with the Supreme Court’s ruling. We use the same machines and process in every election. If one instance arises that the results are inaccurate, then every election will seem as if there were cheating or some other illegal nature involved.
I also agree that fundraising is too important. There are many potential candidates that could do wonders for our country in some way who would find it next to impossible to raise these funds. Unless born into money or currently having a very wealthy career, it seems impossible to be able to raise this money. If our country is based on freedom for all (including any class of citizen) it shouldn’t be an issue of how much money can be raised for any reason.
I, myself, have never voted. I am not educated as well as I should on where, how, and what I am voting for. Not only for the national elections, but for simple city and county elections as well. I have moved a lot in my life and am not used to any of this. I am certain my parents voted, however, I am unsure of when and where. Now that I am old enough to sit down and attempt to understand these things, it seems there is never enough time to go and do so. I am not sure there really is a way to solve this problem. Unless there is a voting booth on wheels for those citizens who are either incapable of leaving home or simply cannot find the time to do so, I cannot think of a possible and reasonable solution.
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1.) Brittany McCann
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I agree with your answer to question 2 on fundraising. There should be a way to equalize the playing field so more qualified people could run for office even on a local level. I have not voted on local levels because I don't hear to much about what they say, I don't have an opportunity to listen to find out what the issues are and what they are going to do. I really like your solution of a mobile voting booth for the last question. This would be great for the people who can't get out to vote for whatever reason.
ReplyDeleteI also agree with you on question #2, someone that could do great things for our country may not get the chance to even run due to fundraising. You did great on your blog!
ReplyDeleteI agree with your answer to question number 2. I've heard some candidates' ideas and goals who just cannot seem to get enough financial backing to run. It's definitely sad that there are so many people who could make a huge positive change in our country but money is stopping their ability to do so. I would say that I hope it changes one day, but I'm certain that it won't.
ReplyDeleteI agree with your last answer. Between work and family, it's hard to set aside time to vote, especially If it's very crowded with other voters. But I also think there are other reasons. For me in the last presidential election, I personally didn't care for either candidate. I agree with some of the candidates views but I'm not going to vote for someone that I don't fully agree with. It's stating to become hard to find a candidate that I'm for.
ReplyDeleteI am the same way. I have never known much about politics and this passed eleciton was my very first time voting. I still didnt know much about it but I did know who I DIDNT want in office. Alot of people dont seem to want to take the time to learn about it either I know I didtn . i didnt really care much about it because I didtn think I could make a difference.
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