I received my Presidential Preference form in the mail — the Iowa Democratic Party’s answer to being bumped from the first-in-the-nation caucuses. It’s essentially Vote by Mail — easy and efficient to do. I filled in my oval, signed the envelope, dropped it in the mail, and was done. No driving to the courthouse, no waiting in lines, no hassle.
It made me wonder why we don’t do all voting this way. I know there would need to be some refinements for security, unhomed people, those who recently moved, etc. Still, it seems more feasible than operating this elaborate in-person one-day ballot-casting system.
Then I thought of author Dan Pink’s new venture: “Why not?” Each week, he’s posing a question asking why don’t we do something as a way to “jolt America’s imagination.” I think it’s a valid exercise for the country, as well as for individuals and organizations. Why not do all voting by mail?
Challenge yourself to ask that question today, and better yet, challenge yourself to work on the solution. Why not you?
Same idea with income tax returns….