What do you think about voting by mail?

Jonathan Olefson
Junior
College
"As someone who votes regularly by absentee ballot, I have no problem with it. But I would not want a full-scale general election by mail. It violates the spirit of an election. When you vote by absentee ballot, you show you really want to vote. Going to the polls shows you're exercising a right."

Michelle Gilmor
Graduate Student
Neurology
"I don't think it should be allowed. It's your responsibility as a citizen to get off your behind and vote."

David Hoberman
Sophomore
Biology
"Coming from New York, I think it is great. I vote absentee ballot."

Stacey Becker
Freshman
College
"I think it's definitely more convenient. If people had the ballots in front of them, they'd be more likely to vote, because it would be easier than having to make the trip to the polls."

Richard Litner
Freshman
Undecided
"I think it typifies the lazy attitude in this country."


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