On the one hand, I celebrate this decision by a judge in a in district court as a victory for federalism. But having to "prove" you are a citizen in order to register to vote? Presenting drivers licenses in order to cast a ballot is appropriate. But it's a bother to have to prove your citizenship, and would be a burden for someone like me who doesn't have a passport or a handy copy of my birth certificate. I believe voting should be made as easy as possible, understanding the necessity to safeguard the ballot. But this mandate is too restrictive and would lead to fewer people voting. I can't see how making democracy less inclusive for anyone of any race to be a good thing. I question how many illegals would be prevented from voting as a result of this requirement. Would it be enough to justify the additional burden? Apparently, Kansas and Arizona think the answer to that is yes. Washington Times: “This is a huge victory for me, personally, for...(Read Full Post)