Ours might be the only nation that not only holds general elections during the week, but does not encourage its citizens and institutions to truly focus enough time on the process. Some European nations hold elections on Sunday. That might play better in a continent with waning church attendances, but in the U.S. a national holiday during the week would be ideal. Currently, we are forced to rush to the polls before work or suffer waiting on a long line after work. People with children or other dependents are obviously more taxed. Some people just can't afford to take any time off to vote, ...
More..David Milkes
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