Many of you may not be old enough to remember when all Social Security checks were sent by mail. Checks for the entire nation were all mailed on the same day every month (I believe it was the last day of the month). A few days later, mail boxes were broken into so that thieves could steal and cash the checks.
I feel that if a mass mailing to every one in a state is sent a ballot, many will be stolen, filled out by cheats, fraudulently signed and submitted. I do believe that a ballot will only be sent to registered voters, but I do not believe that someone will check the authenticity of the signature on every single mail-in ballot. If so, it would takes weeks before a winner is determined.
What happens when I recognize that I haven't received my ballot? Do I call the Election Commissioner and complain? They may tell me that it was delayed in the mail, wait a few days. Or, depending on whether or not they record ballots received when they come in (they would have to open the ballots to do so) they may say, "You voted already, we received it." Depending on my age and my memory I may accept that. What if I tell them that I haven't voted, will they send me a duplicate ballot?
In the words of Yul Brynner as the King of Siam, "et cetera, et cetera and so forth!" There are many opportunities for fraud. Why take a chance. I don't want to disparage anyone or any place but remember the slogan - Vote Early, Vote Often.
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