In the economic state we live in, how can most Americans afford
to take off work early, go in late, or take a long unpaid lunch break to go
cast their vote? Yes voting is critical, however having the ability to feed
your family jumps line in front of voting for most families. According to
chapter 4 in Socialnomics, $6.7 billion is potentially lost in productivity if
everyone of voting age takes the hour or two to go cast their vote. Having the
ability to cast your vote online would allow those that want to vote but
otherwise can’t afford to take time off work the ability to do so. Yes, there
are security questions, but the possibility to cast fraudulent votes by voting
online are much the same as those that are we already see in the traditional
voting methods. I know as a full time parent that it would be much easier and I
would be more likely to cast my vote if I had the opportunity to do so from
the comfort of my own home. It would also prove beneficial to the elderly,
disabled, and other that are sick or home bound that cannot physically get out
to let their voices be heard.
References:
Qualman,E. (2012). Socialnomics: How Social Media Transforms the Way We Live and Do Business.(2nd ed.). Hoboken: John Wiley and Sons.
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