Legislatures with Republican majorities around the country are chomping at the bit to pass new legislation of vital importance. What could this proposal be that has such urgency and broad appeal among GOP lawmakers? A plan for stimulating new jobs? An answer for balancing the state budget? No, the new legislation pretends it addresses the fictionalized problem of widespread voter fraud – sort of like an urgently needed law to stop the wild boar from tearing up your front lawn. Why would Republicans devote so much energy to such legislation? Here’s a national perspective of why the fixation on voter fraud is a case of “misidentified priorities.”
1-888-OUR-VOTE|info@democracy-nc.org
I too am concerned with voter fraud and I’m surprised why this would not be a priority for Democracy, NC. There are organizations like ACORN and Soros funded organizations that have a record of trying to use nefarious means to influence an election. In addition we have the obvious conflict of interest with government worker unions involved with elections. How many dead voters need to vote before Democracy NC shows some concern? Shouldn’t we be taking precautions to insure that illegal aliens don’t have the privaledge of voting? Your suprise in this being a priority is perplexing.
Alan, Have you not read the paper? Have you ever heard of a group called ACORN and stories of fraudulent registration? I don’t reckon I want felons to vote do you? What does it cost to have somebody show their ID? Answer: nothing.