That's all you lefties think about is race!!! I won't go into all the quotes, but there are many that show just how racist democrats are, and how it is they who have kept certain races from exceeding expectations. There are no expectations starting with the lefty school systems right down to the lefty welfare programs.

Democrats instill fear in people by telling them that Republicans will take away their Medicare, welfare, social security, and children's welfare programs. It is no surprise that Democrats want to make sure the vote of every person who takes advantage of these programs counts (several times over).

This is a fear tactic that goes far beyond the GOP saying there are a few thousand fraudulent votes out there….

-J.Gawlik

"In the last few days the Republicans have tried to instill fear in Ohio voters about whether their registrations to vote will be challenged and whether they will be able to cast a ballot,"

That is a true statement. The only folks who would not see that as a true statement are those who view politics from a "faith based" position.

Who has been "instilling fear" if it hasn't been Republicans?

What is this fear based on if it isn't "whether their registrations to vote will be challenged?"

I have found that one of the universal qualities of humans,(except for the brash), is to avoid confrontation. Republicans, as Strickland said, are relying on this dynamic to discourage voters from voting. If voting threatens to be a confrontational experience, some folks will avoid the exercise altogether.

Perhaps Ben and I would not allow that to discourage us from voting….but many more timid citizens would.

That's what Republicans are counting on with their stupid, fact-free attack on voter registration. The ACORN inclusion is for the double purpose of baiting by race.

Unfortunately, there are too many people out there that don't care enough to bother to do even the smallest amount of research. I don't agree that people who don't pay taxes should not be able to vote, I would however support some type of a simple civics test. We do demand for people to be able to drive that they have a license, if someone can't name the current president and vice president, name the three branches of government and be able to tell you a few basics such as at least two of the presidential candidates and vice presidential names…then they shouldn't be able to vote until they can at least demonstrate they know the basics.

Several years ago a local poll was done on Commissioner candidates, 16% thought one candidate was a relative who had been dead for several years…

We're usually on the same page (or at least same chapter), but I have to disagree with your opening premise:

"I can't speak for anyone but myself, it would be great if everyone voted. It is actually kind of sickening that so many people don't."

Nope. Not every one should vote. It is a right not an obligation. Heck, that premise is half the reason people excuse the ACORN BS because they are adding to the democratic process. Ridiculous. They are detracting from the process. If you asked a lot of people they would admit they don't have a clue about most issues. Just today I read about a mentally challenged guy being taken into the voting booth and directed to vote for THE ONE. This is part of the problem of a democratic republic. Once politicians realize they can bribe voters with other peoples money for their vote in future elections we end up stumbling down a crappy path.

If someone has to be institutionalized they shouldn't have a vote.
If someone pays no taxes they shouldn't have a vote.
If you're too stupid or lazy to register yourself to vote, . . . . you shouldn't have a vote.