In the sidebar of this site, I’ve had these two quotes about voting for at least the last four years:
“… one man, one vote, in person, on Election Day, in public, with ironclad voter identification. Absentee ballots should be limited to overseas military personnel only; if you’re out of town or even the country, that’s your choice. There should be no “ballot curing,” drop-off votes, early votes, or judge-mandated late votes.”
~ Michael Walsh
“… with paper ballots, hand-counted in public with multiple observers and no voting machines.”
~ Paul Crowe
President Trump is now calling for the same thing:
BIG: Trump calls for national paper ballot elections – cost just 8% of the cost of electronic systems, can produce accurate auditable results on election night, and have invisible security features that prevent counterfeiting.
Fact Check: True -> More https://t.co/foMYd4A9AH https://t.co/WZZXSq4B48
— Rasmussen Reports (@Rasmussen_Poll) February 21, 2025
Now is the time to get back to election day, not days or weeks, just election day with paper ballots, in person with voter ID. Easy to understand, easy to verify and audit, highly secure, rapid results and it costs less than the current machines. Those who oppose this measure have no good arguments.
Let’s contact our representatives and senators and tell them we support voting in person on election day with paper ballots, no voting machines and requiring voter ID. It’s just plain common sense.
Dr Jennifer Ritter says
My dad, a veteran, is 90 years old and has voted in every election. Now that he is disabled he would not be able to vote. I can’t support this philosophy. He deserves his right to vote.
Paul Crowe says
That could be a valid reason for an absentee ballot, but NOT a mail in ballot.
Absentee ballots as currently set up, are for those absent from the municipality on election day or those with a physical disability. A strict verification process must be in place, a doctor’s signature to verify the disability is what is currently required in Erie County. As the quote above by Michael Walsh states, a valid absence should be limited to overseas military personnel.
The current mail-in ballot system has none of these restrictions and should be eliminated.
Janelle says
ALL I can say is HORAY!! It’s about time that elections were more fair and honest. And there should be NO internet connections. We all knew the results the same day as a ONE day election for years without all these cheating abilities. Legit absentee ballots but NO mail in or drop off ballots. Thank you President Trump!