Furthermore, this bill demonstrates a severe lack of understanding of simply being American: Voting in elections is part of the democratic process and a fundamental of democratic government. But it does require some basic education. Each state has its own voting laws, its own ballot, its own voting machines, and its own procedures for casting provisional and absentee ballots. To insist on teaching the principles of American citizenship without also teaching voting is hypocritical at best.
Matt Sinovic, executive director of Progress Iowa, had this to say about it:
”Grassley’s proposal flies directly in the face of Iowa’s proud tradition of voter participation. If he doesn’t think voting is a principle of American citizenship, then what is? Nothing is more fundamental to being American or Iowan than exercising our right to vote.”The problem for Republicans is that young people tend to vote Democratic, so, like everything else they want to try, if they can’t reach young people with their message, they’ll find ways to quietly discourage them from voting and hope that doing so increases their share of the votes.
Iowa Republicans Aim To Eliminate Youth Vote By Refusing To Teach Them How | Addicting Info
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