2006-10-29 14:36:51 · 15 answers · asked by Kevin G 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Elections
Some states have holidays. Others don't.
2006-10-29 14:38:02 · answer #1 · answered by Kevin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually that is a very interesting idea. If it would increase voter participation I think it is a noble idea. Of course a decision would need to be made to decide what elections would be covered under the holiday. Interesting though.
2006-10-29 14:50:32 · answer #2 · answered by ridingdragon 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wish we got a holiday on Election day in Illinois. I think more people would show up at the polls if we did. At least I'd hope so.
2006-10-29 14:44:36 · answer #3 · answered by mocha5isfree 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why do you need a holiday? Your employer gives off enough time for you to go vote - you don't need all day to do that. Also, the poles are open from 7:00 A.M. - 7:00 P.M., enough for most people to vote without having to miss work at all.
2006-10-29 15:16:39 · answer #4 · answered by School Is Great 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For the love of God, we have "early voting" that starts a month before the election. Then you can vote by absentee ballot. The polls on election day are open from 6am until 9pm. What more can you ask for?
2006-10-29 15:03:48 · answer #5 · answered by Yak Rider 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How many holidays do you want? America's problem right now and for the last 40 years is that nobody wants to work for a living. Now everybody complains that the rest of the world is taking ouir work away, but we STILL want to get by with doing as little as possible.
2006-10-29 14:43:11 · answer #6 · answered by senior citizen 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
What a great idea! Then people would have no excuse not to vote. Of course, the voting centers would be staffed by state and federal elected officials, since they don't work a full year anyway, and aren't they supposed to be working for us?????
2006-10-29 14:39:52 · answer #7 · answered by perelandra 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
For the 20% that get out to vote? We have enough holidays on the books.
2006-10-29 14:39:24 · answer #8 · answered by IOU101 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
we need at least 5 more holidays per year
life is too hectic in America
as an adult with a family, with both parents working full time (because we have to) its impossible to keep up with all responsibilities
2006-10-29 14:54:04 · answer #9 · answered by anonacoup 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What....you want another holiday?
You must be in a union.
No wonder the illegals are here....we Americans hardly work.
2006-11-01 09:38:41 · answer #10 · answered by babo02350 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋