Just for info's sake. States colored blue have no laws on the subject. For the majority of states that provide allowances for voting during work hours there are still variances. Anything from being paid to not, giving advance notice, proving registered voter status, proving that there isn't sufficient time either before or after work, etc. Some places are still on paper ballots and voters need more time...........or not. If you're registered then information on all the candidates/propositions have come out in Sample Ballots. Even on paper, the vote shouldn't take that long if you've come to the polling location prepared. Any registered voter can also vote absentee in advance and not worry about it at all. With the number of holidays already on the calendar, I don't see how American business can afford to pay for another full day off without eliminating one currently being recognized not to mention that it would address an issue which occurs in just a handful of states. Which one? People who are determinded to vote are going to do so. Those who need encouragement IMO, aren't going to git er done with a day off. I see a serious lack of empathy and interest in the youngest voters. Too many of them seem to put other things higher on the list for that day and don't make a connection between now and their future. Question for you all. How many languages does the La ballot come in?
PLENTY of time to do both in one day. I can be in my boat and fishing by 6:30am. Spend a good day fishing, come home, wash boat clean fish, and shower WELL before the polling place closes. the on in my hometown is in English and French (possibly Spanish, but we ain't got many of those where I live).
So why not provide some minimal tax relief to business who provide a polling place on the premises for the November elections? Sure it wouldn't play for small businesses or those with multi-locations or at-home/traveling employees but companies who have a single location with many workers could benefit.
i DO NOT get drunk in my boat. I knew way too many people seriously injured/killed in boating accidents. Vast majority of which, alcohol was involved.
So far every employer I've worked for has encouraged us to vote before work, during our lunch break or after work. I know this would not work in all scenarios but in most 9-5 jobs it would. I see it as a personal right and not an employer obligation. If your child is sick your work is (usually) not going to pay you to pick them up at school, take them to the doc and bring them home. Handle your business people. :thumb:
Unfortunately you are not the norm. Some people may prefer a day off to vote but the main problem is apathy towards the political process, not the ease with which you can vote. Changing the political climate might do it, but I don't think a national holiday will. We would probably care a bit more if we: A) Had inspiring candidates B) Had to struggle the way people did before the baby boom
definitely one of the better answers. I guess you cant make everyone happy. holiday or not, some people will find a way to the polls hell and high water.
California has roughly 25,000 precincts and provides ballots in 7 different languages requiring over 60,000 different ballot configurations for primaries. And people wonder why we have mistakes. :rolleye33: I think the DL exam comes in 21 different languages. Don't ever drive here. :wave:
