…the polling places used by voters may influence their choices. One study showed voters in Arizona in 2000 were more likely to support a measure to increase the state sales tax, with the proceeds going to public education, if they voted in a school. Following up, the authors showed subjects images of a church, a school, or a generic building and asked them to “vote” on certain measures. Not only were the respondents more likely to support education measures if they had been shown pictures of schools, but they were also more likely to vote against stem-cell research if they had been shown pictures of churches. American polling places have usually been assigned by state officials on the basis of convenience; this research suggests they could become political battlegrounds in a whole new manner.
Here is more. So if you are a libertarian, where do you want people to vote? In front of H&R Block?
So if you are a libertarian, where do you want people to vote? In front of H&R Block?
I know that’s a joke, but I feel it radically misrepresents my beliefs.
Oregon has vote by mail. Maybe we could try that.
Forget that, killa. I want people voting in front of the brothel. Word to moms.
How about in front a day labor site? So they can watch their country join the third world?
How about an emergency room closed by illegal immigration? A jail full of illegals and their offspring? A freeway jammed by Open Borders gridlock? A housing showroom displaying residences they can’t possibly afford?
All excellent choices.
Thank you
Peter Schaeffer
I think that the H&R block quip precisely defines the heart of the libertarian masses, although perhaps not its apologists.
As a Swiss I have been voting by mail for quite some time. Nobody around here sees any issues with that…
Darfur
For anyone, not necessarily libertarian. Logistics might be a bit tricky though
I think people should vote at government buildings. Limit congestion by letting them vote any time for the party of their choice. For that matter, let them change their vote any time too. Of course, we can’t do either until we have a trustworthy electronic system like this one.
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