Guarding against voter fraud

Guarding against voter fraud

Is it goofy to think that buy- ing a handgun by showing a utility bill is acceptable? Or if Bin Laden had showed up at our border with a bank statement we would have let him cross? So why are we alright allowing citizens the opportunity to participate in the highest form of civic responsibility with a “wink and a nod”?

The truth is we do have voter fraud in Ohio. Receiving and returning ballots by mail is a joke.

I always thought the electorate has the responsibility to elect the most qualified candidate and pass issues that are best for the common good. How many who actually take the time to vote learn about the candidates or understand the issues? I don’t know, I’m just asking. I doubt those who made the ultimate sacrifice to secure this freedom would be thrilled with a system that has turned into one based on bribes and payoffs. Those in denial call these campaign contributions and social spending.

And how is reducing voter fraud a partisan issue? Should not Democrats and Republicans favor the elimination of fraud?

Mr. Gerberry is worried about long lines and less participation. Maybe if we want more people to vote we should have free hot dogs and 10 cent beer at the polls. Trust me, if only 10 people voted in Mr. Gerberry’s district and six voted his way he would care less about the total vote count.

Free and fair elections along with a democratic society should not be about easy. How long will it be before we become the ”‘banana” republic that has to have outsiders monitor our elections? Besides, try getting a job or visiting Canada for that matter without a picture ID.

Tim Ryan, Newton Falls

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