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::In my opinion, restrictive voter ID laws like those in Texas and (before it was essentially gutted of its worst elements by the state during the preclearance process) South Carolina.  Also, restrictions on voter registration as found in Texas and Florida.  But this is just my opinion.  Regardless, I think making it easier for eligible voters to exercise the franchise is something to be commended, not condemned.  [[User:GregG|GregG]] 12:41, 28 October 2012 (EDT)

::In my opinion, restrictive voter ID laws like those in Texas and (before it was essentially gutted of its worst elements by the state during the preclearance process) South Carolina.  Also, restrictions on voter registration as found in Texas and Florida.  But this is just my opinion.  Regardless, I think making it easier for eligible voters to exercise the franchise is something to be commended, not condemned.  [[User:GregG|GregG]] 12:41, 28 October 2012 (EDT)

:::There is nothing inherently "Republican" about those demographics or about the pros and cons of early voting.  The impact of early voting depends on the relative popularity of the candidates.  We should not present these statements as timeless truths, when there are so many variables.  What is a good strategy for Republicans like Arnold S in California or Paul Ryan in Wisconsin will not apply to Michele Bachmann in Minnesota.  Our readers (including teenagers) are counting on us to give them a straight-forward article on early voting.  Saying it helps Republicans or Democrats is far removed from the essence of the idea of early voting, because it depends on who are the candidates and the nature of the jurisdiction. [[User:Wschact|Wschact]] 21:45, 28 October 2012 (EDT)

:::There is nothing inherently "Republican" about those demographics or about the pros and cons of early voting.  The impact of early voting depends on the relative popularity of the candidates.  We should not present these statements as timeless truths, when there are so many variables.  What is a good strategy for Republicans like Arnold S in California or Paul Ryan in Wisconsin will not apply to Michele Bachmann in Minnesota.  Our readers (including teenagers) are counting on us to give them a straight-forward article on early voting.  Saying it helps Republicans or Democrats is far removed from the essence of the idea of early voting, because it depends on who are the candidates and the nature of the jurisdiction. [[User:Wschact|Wschact]] 21:45, 28 October 2012 (EDT)