Should More States Enact Vote-By-Mail Systems?

Question

I am from Oregon, the only state that is completely vote-by-mail.  Local and state voting numbers are up since this was enacted.  Presidential votes are up a little bit, too.

It's very easy: they mail the ballot to you, you fill in the arrow next to the person's name you want to vote for, and you stick it back into another envelope they send with it, you sign the envelope, stick a stamp on it (or drop it off if you want) and that's it.

You have about 2 weeks to make your decision on who you want to vote for, thus giving you ample time to decide and analyze each candidate, from you own home.  This way, there's no taking time off work, and not finding time to go to the station.

What do you think of our system?  Would you like your state to enact such a system?

LuvMyPup · Accepted Answer

i think its a great idea. however i am not the most organized person, and i know i would lose the dang thing somewhere in a pile of bills that get tossed out on garbage day. lol

but great idea though. it would be better than having to go to a station and wait in line. specially if the weather is bad like it is here during our primary

Anonymous · Answer

Dave87gn, obama has proved his racism this week. GET YOUR data as we talk. No is the time to shelter your self and your loved ones. purchase extra weapons and ammo because of the fact the different idiots are way only before the stable working people of usa. Racism is a 2-way highway. the two factors use it to coach the different area incorrect. case in point, the HARVARD professor who's announcing racist issues to entice the attention far flung from his movements. And obama has proved his thoughts in this while not having each and every of the data in front of him!!

Anonymous · Answer

How do you know that the person who's name on the ballot is the one who voted? How many deceased people are still voting this way? How about someone stealing the ballots out of mailboxes and fraudulently voting in mass? 

No keep your system...I like mine...

Party Girl · Answer

Hello fellow Oregonian. I love our vote by mail. I've heard from so many out-of-staters that they'd love to have more time to vote. Going to a polling place depends on who's available to get there during the time one is allowed to vote. Many people don't vote simply because they can't leave work or have no transportation, etc.  

I haven't heard of any fraud in our state either, have you?

sassinya · Answer

I think the Postal system can be even more corrupt.  Half the time I don't get my mail, but I get my neighbors mail. I think there would be some tampering going on there... I wouldn't trust it.