I don't know if this is a good idea. I'm not sure that
we should run our government the same way that we do
warranty registration for washing machines. I think
that it might increase the participation of those who
have only marginal knowledge of the issues and the
candidates and contribute to the tend of politics as
a popularity contest.
Politics as a popularity contest? Couldn't happen. Wouldn't be prudent. Marginal knowledge? Bring 'em on. My goodness, we wouldn't want those unwashed masses of Democrats, Greens, Socialists, liberals and others to exercise their Constituational rights and actually vote. Heavens no. Something needs to be done about that. Maybe a poll tax on non-Republicans.
By the way, warranty registration cards are really marketing survey cards. Any warranty is valid without ever sending in such a card.
Chris Johnson Fulton
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