• MeanElevator
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    18 days ago

    No. In fact, some states have passed laws prohibiting the distribution of refreshments to people waiting in line to vote

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        18 days ago

        There is reason for it. Back in the days where travelling to a polling place was still a major event politicians used to ply people with food and alcohol to buy their votes. It often got quite out of control and was seen as a threat to democracy.