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minus-squareMeanElevatorlinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up8·4 hours agoNo. In fact, some states have passed laws prohibiting the distribution of refreshments to people waiting in line to vote
minus-squaredanwritesbookslinkfedilinkarrow-up2·1 hour agoThis is really at the core of their issues.
minus-squareRusty Raven Mlinkfedilinkarrow-up2·3 hours agoThere 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.
No. In fact, some states have passed laws prohibiting the distribution of refreshments to people waiting in line to vote
This is really at the core of their issues.
That’s wild
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.