Politicians and voters alike came out Friday to take advantage of the inaugural session of early voting, a new initiative meant to build turnout in the midst of busy work and personal schedules.
Despite beginning on a workday and being for a primary election, it was a brisk start at the Annapolis Senior Activity Center. Signs and supporters already were in place along Villa Avenue, and dozens of people had formed a line to get into the cramped booths by the 10 a.m. opening time.
Margaret Terry of Annapolis said she came out because she will be out...
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Voter Fraud - 2010-09-04 18:38:38
But I guess for some that's the idea.
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Mike B. - 2010-09-04 18:36:07
Couldn't have put it better. There's enough voter fraud as it is now. This will only make it worse.
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The Integrity of the Vote - 2010-09-04 12:08:19
Even though legal, I believe that Early Voting is a threat to the security and sanctity of the Ballot Box. Misuse and voter fraud will be rife. Illegal aliens who have two and three licenses will be able to vote multiple times. People will vote more than once and no one will ever be the wiser.
Election boards, around the state, could barely manage the process when there was a single day to vote. I don't have and the public can have no expectation of an accurate accounting of the integrity of the ballot box so long as Early Voting is allowed. Convenience is not a reason to sacrifice the security and the perception of security of the ballot box.
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