If one wants to vote, one votes. If one doesn't, one doesn't. If it's important enough, one finds a way. Otherwise, it isn't important enough.
QuoteYour individual data point is an outlier. Here's the proof:
Originally posted by: jatki99Quote
Originally posted by: forkushVQuoteIt's not an excuse, it's human nature. Human beings are less likely to do something if it costs time or money.
Originally posted by: jatki99
I'm still waiting for ONE legitimate excuse. A two hour, two dollar bus ride is laughable as an excuse.
So when it comes to voting rights, advantage to those who don't have to.
Riddle me this one then, during the last Pres. election, the avg. time at our voting station( yea, predominantly white mid to upper class) was about 4 hrs. The avg time at most stations in DC? Less than an hour...
QuoteIf it is less convenient, one is less likely to vote. Or exercise. Or gamble. Or shop. Or do just about anything.
Originally posted by: chafraho
If one wants to vote, one votes. If one doesn't, one doesn't. If it's important enough, one finds a way. Otherwise, it isn't important enough.
QuoteThe argument that the ID laws create an unfair burden has been echoed by federal judges, some of which were appointed by Republican presidents, so stop the pretense that my arguments are somehow far out or sick. Honorable people can disagree, dishonorable people will resort to insults. Is that who you want to be?
Originally posted by: CowboyKell
Wow......I hope it wasn't a stroke or other serious event. Perhaps a major change of medication? There was a time when I enjoyed the thoughtful, insightful and smart retorts from forky. Those days seem to be completely gone...
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Originally posted by: forkushV
According to a joint MIT/CalTech study, nationwide in 2012 blacks waited in line twice as long as whites. Just like they did in 2008. So much for them being lazy about voting, huh?
