Every time there is an election I hear about people who don't get to vote because they weren't properly registered, went to the wrong place to vote, they don't have the right ID, os some other reason. And then those people start hollering they were disenfranchised. Who's fault is it if you don't get to vote?
Probably 99% of the fault belongs to you. You weren't registered properly? When did you go to the court house and find out what you needed to do to register to vote? Did you have the proper documentation? In some cases it might be difficult to get what you need. But it's not impossible. Your name wasn't on the list? Well the day you vote is a little late to be checking on that. Do it really early. You didn't know where to vote? Look, they don't have to notify you where you are to vote. And asking your neighbor is OK IF they work at the court house. It was cold the day you werre supposed to vote and there were long lines? Have you heard of early voting? ICYWW I've already voted.
2006-10-30 05:29:09 · 11 answers · asked by namsaev 6 in Politics & Government ➔ Elections
Some people are just too stupid. It's those stupid people that have problems voting, and to be honest we should really be thankful they didn't get to vote.
You hit the nail on the head; You are responsible to register yourself to vote. You're also responsible for knowing if you need to bring a drivers license or state-issued id card to vote. And you are also responsible for knowing the voting laws of your state; a provisional ballot must be issued upon request at any polling place. The Registrar of Voters will then take that provisional ballot, investigate if you were legally registered to vote, and then call you to find out why the provisional was cast. In my case I'm registered permanent absentee and the postal service failed to deliver my ballot.
Oh... it's also your responsibility to read the damn instructions at the polling place so you know how to correctly vote for the person you wish to vote for. FloriDUH was one prime example of stupid people failing to read instructions. Lastly, if you are confused about how to vote, or aren't sure if you voted for Joe Shmoe, either ask a poll worker, or rip up the ballot and go home. The poll workers are there to help in any way they can, and if you still can't get that you don't deserve to vote.
2006-10-30 05:37:17 · answer #1 · answered by Cambion Chadeauwaulker 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, my husband and I moved to a new state just before the last elections. We both registered at the same place at the same time. When it was time to vote, I called to find out where to go vote. When we got there, they told us that we were at the wrong place and had to go somewhere else which was like right by our house, little itty bitty place. Needless to say, hubby didn't get to vote, they said that he never registered even though I did receive in the mail the little note card they send stating you've registered to vote.
2006-10-30 05:38:48 · answer #2 · answered by Sandi A 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know about the rest of the country, but in NYC, there are procedures in place to make sure a person can vote even if his/her name is not listed. First, we are notified individually of oue Election District and Assembly district. But if you show up at the polling place and your name is not in the book, first the inspector will verify which ED/AD you belong to according to your address. Then, if your name still is not listed, you can complete a paper ballot which will be collected and counted once it can be verified that you are registered.
2006-10-30 05:41:02 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO..it's not hard, it's just some would rather sit around and gripe, cuss and complain rather than stand up to make a difference. Where and when you vote is easy, call the local voter registration office they will tell you, however, if you've moved, then that's where the problems start. Even local news channels offer the numbers to call for voter locals. So if the complainer doesn't vote, 'Shame on them', they have no justification to complain when they didn't do anything to make a change.
2006-10-30 05:40:15 · answer #4 · answered by Betty Boop 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have a point, but it doesn't mean that there aren't problems going on. There are a lot of ways people, who should be allowed to vote, aren't allowed to from no fault of their own.
here is a really good info page about Florida elections. It's kinda long, but good info.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Florida_Central_Voter_File
2006-10-30 05:41:16 · answer #5 · answered by Take it from Toby 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all no voting is not too difficult. Voting intelligently, well that might be a challenge.
Secondly, the details in your question are more of a tirade than part of the question. Lighten up.
2006-10-30 05:41:15 · answer #6 · answered by math_prof 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are really very few problems, but again sensationalism sales and that is what the media is in business to do at the present time. Reporting actual news is not of interest to them.
2006-10-30 05:32:34 · answer #7 · answered by Answergirl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, It really isn't that bad. As long as you are a U.S. citizen, and don't have a bad background, then you should not have too many problems. Though that does depend on what precient (busy, not busy) you visit.
2006-10-30 05:31:13 · answer #8 · answered by Ben C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
popular candy bar is the Mars bar. i think of of they end making them despite the fact that. The Snickers with almonds are a particular 2d. in case you're talking handmade candy despite the fact that, no longer something beats a cold slice of potato candy....ummm!
2016-11-26 19:32:34 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
to vote no.
to choose yes
2006-10-30 05:30:27 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋