Question 4 - Opinions Anyone?

SEABREEZE 1957 · 10-29-2006, 11:54 AM

Question 4 - Statewide Referendum

Election Law Revisions

Special Note: Provisions of this legislation would have amended prior legislation providing an early voting option to voters in primary and general elections. The early voting provisions of this legislation have been declared unconstitutional by court action; the remaining provisions of House Bill 1368 that are subject to this referendum are summarized below.

Requires power and duties assigned to the State Board of Elections to be exercised in accordance with an affirmative vote by a supermajority of the members of the State Board; requires local boards of elections to establish new precincts to serve certain higher educational institutions; requires local boards to adopt regulations concerning voter registration and to allow public notice and comment concerning proposed changes in precinct boundaries; requires local boards of elections to make public reports concerning deletion of individuals from the voter registry and concerning the number of voter registration applications received; authorizes the State Elections administrator to take specified actions to ensure compliance with State elections laws by local election boards and personnel, requires that certain provisions of this legislation apply only to certain jurisdictions and will remain effective until June 30, 2008; requires all polling places to be equipped with computers containing a record of all registered voters in the county.

(Amending Election Law 2-102, 2-103, 2-202, 2-202.1, 2-206, 2-301, 2-303, 3-501, 10-302)

*Railroad* ^(Premo) · 10-29-2006, 07:24 PM

I decided to vote "no," for three reasons:

1. The Democrats want it approved.
2. The voting machines are going to happen anyway.
3. We got along fine without early voting before, and early voting is another opportunity for failure.

*MMDad* ^(Premo) · 10-29-2006, 07:31 PM

I'm voting no because this referendum is a knee-jerk reaction, as well as an attempt to allow non-qualified people to vote. Yes, there are some problems, but this legislation is not the answer.

SEABREEZE 1957 · 10-29-2006, 11:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Railroad

I decided to vote "no," for three reasons:

1. The Democrats want it approved.
2. The voting machines are going to happen anyway.
3. We got along fine without early voting before, and early voting is another opportunity for failure.

Yes, I have to agree with you on this one, for your exact reasons..

Sometimes there's hidden agendas in these questions and if it's too obvious, I think I might be missing something...

*bcp* ^(Premo) · 10-30-2006, 07:05 AM

I see many chances for those in Baltimore and Prince Georges county to vote twice.
I almost think that this is in some way an attempt at doing just that.

the way its been done now for all these years has worked just fine. If anything they just need to add a few polling places to take up for the growth in population.

Lenny · 10-30-2006, 11:18 AM

This amendment is an attempt by a certain left-leaning political faction to overcome a perceived shortcoming in its ability to turn out sufficient numbers of like-minded voters. It's a clear attempt to overcome an explicitly-stated provision of the governing foundational document upon which this nation is based. If the founding fathers had wanted the voting date to float, they would not have specified the Tuesday following the first Monday in November.

SEABREEZE 1957 · 10-31-2006, 01:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lenny

This amendment is an attempt by a certain left-leaning political faction to overcome a perceived shortcoming in its ability to turn out sufficient numbers of like-minded voters. It's a clear attempt to overcome an explicitly-stated provision of the governing foundational document upon which this nation is based. If the founding fathers had wanted the voting date to float, they would not have specified the Tuesday following the first Monday in November.

Hmmmm...that's what i love about these forums...I sometimes think "I'm the only one"...

vanbells · 10-31-2006, 10:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lenny

If the founding fathers had wanted the voting date to float, they would not have specified the Tuesday following the first Monday in November.

I will be voting against for the 4th question.

10-29-2006, 11:54 AM	#1 (permalink)
SEABREEZE 1957 Life is Beautiful... Member Since: Jan 2003 Location: California Posts: 1,141	Question 4 - Opinions Anyone? Question 4 - Statewide Referendum Election Law Revisions Special Note: Provisions of this legislation would have amended prior legislation providing an early voting option to voters in primary and general elections. The early voting provisions of this legislation have been declared unconstitutional by court action; the remaining provisions of House Bill 1368 that are subject to this referendum are summarized below. Requires power and duties assigned to the State Board of Elections to be exercised in accordance with an affirmative vote by a supermajority of the members of the State Board; requires local boards of elections to establish new precincts to serve certain higher educational institutions; requires local boards to adopt regulations concerning voter registration and to allow public notice and comment concerning proposed changes in precinct boundaries; requires local boards of elections to make public reports concerning deletion of individuals from the voter registry and concerning the number of voter registration applications received; authorizes the State Elections administrator to take specified actions to ensure compliance with State elections laws by local election boards and personnel, requires that certain provisions of this legislation apply only to certain jurisdictions and will remain effective until June 30, 2008; requires all polling places to be equipped with computers containing a record of all registered voters in the county. (Amending Election Law 2-102, 2-103, 2-202, 2-202.1, 2-206, 2-301, 2-303, 3-501, 10-302) __________________ *“It's better to be an optimist who is sometimes wrong than a pessimist who is always right”*
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10-29-2006, 07:24 PM	#2 (permalink)
Railroad ^(Premo) Old Predictable Member Since: Jan 2005 Location: Dismusbeeda Place Posts: 7,722	I decided to vote "no," for three reasons: 1. The Democrats want it approved. 2. The voting machines are going to happen anyway. 3. We got along fine without early voting before, and early voting is another opportunity for failure. __________________ I've gone to find myself. If I arrive before I return, ask me to wait.
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10-30-2006, 07:05 AM	#5 (permalink)
bcp ^(Premo) me*Pan Lady Member Since: Dec 2005 Location: Davidsonville Posts: 10,049	I see many chances for those in Baltimore and Prince Georges county to vote twice. I almost think that this is in some way an attempt at doing just that. the way its been done now for all these years has worked just fine. If anything they just need to add a few polling places to take up for the growth in population. __________________ Question of the day,, or till someone reminds me Can fat people go skinny dipping? avatar compliments of Dye Tye, whom was thinking of me while everyone else had forgotten. Dont you think it should be a smiliey? write and tell your admin today That special relationship between man and ewe should be his own business and not regulated by government law.
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10-30-2006, 11:18 AM	#6 (permalink)
Lenny I still don't read krama Member Since: Jul 2004 Location: So MD Posts: 5,215	This amendment is an attempt by a certain left-leaning political faction to overcome a perceived shortcoming in its ability to turn out sufficient numbers of like-minded voters. It's a clear attempt to overcome an explicitly-stated provision of the governing foundational document upon which this nation is based. If the founding fathers had wanted the voting date to float, they would not have specified the Tuesday following the first Monday in November. __________________ "Criminals thrive on the indulgence of society's understanding." - Henri Ducard If you can believe the universe is nothing expanding into something, wearing plaids and stripes is a cinch.
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