November 4, 2008
by Chris Arsenault
Comments Off on Election Reform #3:Passport-style based Voter Registration
3 Reasons 1. Voter registration is out of control. ACORN anyone? Here’s an alternative: Voter registration using a state-based photo-id passport-style registered document with an embossed seal for each election. Once registered with a verified residence as a citizen in … Continue reading
November 4, 2008
by Chris Arsenault
Comments Off on Election Reform #2: No campaigning while in office, except for re-election
2 reasons: 1. It deprives constituents of fully devoted representation When officials take an oath of office, they are bound to fulfill that oath and dedicate their attention and activities on behalf of their constituency. By campaigning for any office … Continue reading
November 4, 2008
by Chris Arsenault
Comments Off on Election Reform #1: Outlaw Exit Polls
Three reasons: 1. Exit polling is intimidating. Anonymous voting frees you to vote your conscience. No one would like a gang outside a polling station ready to find out how you anonymously voted. What’s the point of anonymous voting if … Continue reading
November 4, 2008
by Chris Arsenault
Comments Off on Reform Ideas Series
Thoughout the day, I’ll be posting individual articles – one per idea on reforms that would need to be placed and why.