Originally Posted by MS Fowler

I can see the valid points of both sides of this issue. I don't object to extended voting days/hours, but I also see the possibility of extreme partisans of either party trying to find ways to make it work to their benefit.

Another question---Is simply increasing the number of people who vote a good idea? Is it possible that by making it ever easier, that people with no knowledge of the issues, but easily swayed by a slick ad campaign could sway an election?