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Judge Tosses Ohio Voter Sign-Up Rules |
From The Associated Press, 9/1/06:
http://www.newsday.com/news/nationworld/wire/sns-ap-ohio-voter-registration-lawsuit,0,6895595.story?coll=sns-ap-nationworld-headlines
Judge Tosses Ohio Voter Sign-Up Rules
By M.R. KROPKO
Associated Press Writer
CLEVELAND --
A federal judge threw out new state rules governing voter registration
drives on Friday, saying they appear to violate the First Amendment
and hurt efforts to sign up new voters.
Effective immediately, voters should ignore references to criminal
penalties on the registration forms, U.S. District Judge Kathleen
O'Malley said.
She gave the secretary of state's office five days to remove
references to the rules and penalties on its Web site.
Secretary of State Ken Blackwell, the Republican candidate for
governor, said he plans to comply.
"Voting rights in Ohio have just been emancipated and now our goal is
to replace fear with enthusiasm," said one of the plaintiffs, the Rev.
Tony Minor.
O'Malley issued an order from the bench, saying she wanted to rule
before Labor Day weekend -- traditionally a heavy voter registration
drive time.
A detailed written order is expected next week.
A coalition of voter advocacy groups and Democratic lawmakers had sued
the state, arguing the regulations should be thrown out.
The rules required those who register people to vote to submit the
forms in person or by mail to the local board of elections.
They also mandated online training for those who are paid to register
voters.
The plaintiffs claimed the rules were intimidating and impaired their
registration drives, particularly in low-income and minority areas,
because the rules carry potential criminal penalties.
They argued that criminal penalties could deter people from
canvassing.
The state said the rules were needed to guard against voter fraud, an
argument that O'Malley discounted.
"It is insufficient because it is not logical," she said.
"Those who would work to make sure those who can vote do vote will
have a less likelihood to commit fraud."
O'Malley's order comes just days after a federal judge in Miami
declared a Florida voter registration law unconstitutional.
U.S. District Judge Patricia Seitz said penalties for violations
threatened free speech rights and said political parties were unfairly
exempted.
____________________________________________________________
Great news
Harry
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01 Sep 2006 09:58:24 PM |
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HEADER FIXED!!! Like Hopeless should be.
"Harry Hope" <rivrvu@ix.netcom.com> wrote in message
news:1kkhf2lbcljvktev4h10teah78hupmbuff@4ax.com...
From The Associated Press, 9/1/06:
http://www.newsday.com/news/nationworld/wire/sns-ap-ohio-voter-registration-lawsuit,0,6895595.story?coll=sns-ap-nationworld-headlines
Judge Tosses Ohio Voter Sign-Up Rules
By M.R. KROPKO
Associated Press Writer
CLEVELAND --
A federal judge threw out new state rules governing voter registration
drives on Friday, saying they appear to violate the First Amendment
and hurt efforts to sign up new voters.
Effective immediately, voters should ignore references to criminal
penalties on the registration forms, U.S. District Judge Kathleen
O'Malley said.
She gave the secretary of state's office five days to remove
references to the rules and penalties on its Web site.
Secretary of State Ken Blackwell, the Republican candidate for
governor, said he plans to comply.
"Voting rights in Ohio have just been emancipated and now our goal is
to replace fear with enthusiasm," said one of the plaintiffs, the Rev.
Tony Minor.
O'Malley issued an order from the bench, saying she wanted to rule
before Labor Day weekend -- traditionally a heavy voter registration
drive time.
A detailed written order is expected next week.
A coalition of voter advocacy groups and Democratic lawmakers had sued
the state, arguing the regulations should be thrown out.
The rules required those who register people to vote to submit the
forms in person or by mail to the local board of elections.
They also mandated online training for those who are paid to register
voters.
The plaintiffs claimed the rules were intimidating and impaired their
registration drives, particularly in low-income and minority areas,
because the rules carry potential criminal penalties.
They argued that criminal penalties could deter people from
canvassing.
The state said the rules were needed to guard against voter fraud, an
argument that O'Malley discounted.
"It is insufficient because it is not logical," she said.
"Those who would work to make sure those who can vote do vote will
have a less likelihood to commit fraud."
O'Malley's order comes just days after a federal judge in Miami
declared a Florida voter registration law unconstitutional.
U.S. District Judge Patricia Seitz said penalties for violations
threatened free speech rights and said political parties were unfairly
exempted.
____________________________________________________________
Great news
Harry
What were these "DRACONIAN" voting sign up rules?
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| Title: Justice prevails for once in Ohio |
01 Sep 2006 10:17:30 PM |
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HEADER FIXED!!! Like Hopeless should be.
As usual, the republican has nothing.
Suck on the defeat of your antiamerican pals, traitorboy. In America, we
vote, and we expect our vote to be counted, and we don't expect to have to
go through a bunch of extra fascist "YOU VILL SHOW US YOUR PAPERS" ***** to
do it..
"Harry Hope" <rivrvu@ix.netcom.com> wrote in message
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From The Associated Press, 9/1/06:
http://www.newsday.com/news/nationworld/wire/sns-ap-ohio-voter-registration-lawsuit,0,6895595.story?coll=sns-ap-nationworld-headlines
Judge Tosses Ohio Voter Sign-Up Rules
By M.R. KROPKO
Associated Press Writer
CLEVELAND --
A federal judge threw out new state rules governing voter registration
drives on Friday, saying they appear to violate the First Amendment
and hurt efforts to sign up new voters.
Effective immediately, voters should ignore references to criminal
penalties on the registration forms, U.S. District Judge Kathleen
O'Malley said.
She gave the secretary of state's office five days to remove
references to the rules and penalties on its Web site.
Secretary of State Ken Blackwell, the Republican candidate for
governor, said he plans to comply.
"Voting rights in Ohio have just been emancipated and now our goal is
to replace fear with enthusiasm," said one of the plaintiffs, the Rev.
Tony Minor.
O'Malley issued an order from the bench, saying she wanted to rule
before Labor Day weekend -- traditionally a heavy voter registration
drive time.
A detailed written order is expected next week.
A coalition of voter advocacy groups and Democratic lawmakers had sued
the state, arguing the regulations should be thrown out.
The rules required those who register people to vote to submit the
forms in person or by mail to the local board of elections.
They also mandated online training for those who are paid to register
voters.
The plaintiffs claimed the rules were intimidating and impaired their
registration drives, particularly in low-income and minority areas,
because the rules carry potential criminal penalties.
They argued that criminal penalties could deter people from
canvassing.
The state said the rules were needed to guard against voter fraud, an
argument that O'Malley discounted.
"It is insufficient because it is not logical," she said.
"Those who would work to make sure those who can vote do vote will
have a less likelihood to commit fraud."
O'Malley's order comes just days after a federal judge in Miami
declared a Florida voter registration law unconstitutional.
U.S. District Judge Patricia Seitz said penalties for violations
threatened free speech rights and said political parties were unfairly
exempted.
____________________________________________________________
Great news
Harry
What were these "DRACONIAN" voting sign up rules?
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| User: "SyVyN11" |
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02 Sep 2006 01:27:10 AM |
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"c-bee1" <c-bee1@insightbb.com> wrote in message
news:osSdna1DP-w0amXZnZ2dnUVZ_qKdnZ2d@insightbb.com...
"SyVyN11" <syvyn11@peoplepc.com> wrote in message
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HEADER FIXED!!! Like Hopeless should be.
As usual, the republican has nothing.
Suck on the defeat of your antiamerican pals, traitorboy. In America, we
vote, and we expect our vote to be counted, and we don't expect to have to
go through a bunch of extra fascist "YOU VILL SHOW US YOUR PAPERS" ***** to
do it..
IS THIS WHAT THIS IS ABOUT?
Show a flipping ID? Sweet Feathery Jackson(I usually say jesus, but I
don't wanna offend my friends on the left then I realize I HAVE NO FRIENDS
ON THE LEFT)!
SO FUCKING WHAT, YOU SHOW YOUR ID, IT CUTS ON FRAUD, WHY CAN'T THIS DEM
JUDGE REALIZE THIS?
anywho, it will be overturned at the Supreme Court level.
"Harry Hope" <rivrvu@ix.netcom.com> wrote in message
news:1kkhf2lbcljvktev4h10teah78hupmbuff@4ax.com...
From The Associated Press, 9/1/06:
http://www.newsday.com/news/nationworld/wire/sns-ap-ohio-voter-registration-lawsuit,0,6895595.story?coll=sns-ap-nationworld-headlines
Judge Tosses Ohio Voter Sign-Up Rules
By M.R. KROPKO
Associated Press Writer
CLEVELAND --
A federal judge threw out new state rules governing voter registration
drives on Friday, saying they appear to violate the First Amendment
and hurt efforts to sign up new voters.
Effective immediately, voters should ignore references to criminal
penalties on the registration forms, U.S. District Judge Kathleen
O'Malley said.
She gave the secretary of state's office five days to remove
references to the rules and penalties on its Web site.
Secretary of State Ken Blackwell, the Republican candidate for
governor, said he plans to comply.
"Voting rights in Ohio have just been emancipated and now our goal is
to replace fear with enthusiasm," said one of the plaintiffs, the Rev.
Tony Minor.
O'Malley issued an order from the bench, saying she wanted to rule
before Labor Day weekend -- traditionally a heavy voter registration
drive time.
A detailed written order is expected next week.
A coalition of voter advocacy groups and Democratic lawmakers had sued
the state, arguing the regulations should be thrown out.
The rules required those who register people to vote to submit the
forms in person or by mail to the local board of elections.
They also mandated online training for those who are paid to register
voters.
The plaintiffs claimed the rules were intimidating and impaired their
registration drives, particularly in low-income and minority areas,
because the rules carry potential criminal penalties.
They argued that criminal penalties could deter people from
canvassing.
The state said the rules were needed to guard against voter fraud, an
argument that O'Malley discounted.
"It is insufficient because it is not logical," she said.
"Those who would work to make sure those who can vote do vote will
have a less likelihood to commit fraud."
O'Malley's order comes just days after a federal judge in Miami
declared a Florida voter registration law unconstitutional.
U.S. District Judge Patricia Seitz said penalties for violations
threatened free speech rights and said political parties were unfairly
exempted.
____________________________________________________________
Great news
Harry
What were these "DRACONIAN" voting sign up rules?
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| User: "Zizek, Angry Man!" |
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02 Sep 2006 03:00:04 AM |
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"SyVyN11" <syvyn11@peoplepc.com> wrote in message
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"c-bee1" <c-bee1@insightbb.com> wrote in message
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"SyVyN11" <syvyn11@peoplepc.com> wrote in message
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HEADER FIXED!!! Like Hopeless should be.
As usual, the republican has nothing.
Suck on the defeat of your antiamerican pals, traitorboy. In America,
we
vote, and we expect our vote to be counted, and we don't expect to have
to
go through a bunch of extra fascist "YOU VILL SHOW US YOUR PAPERS" *****
to
do it..
IS THIS WHAT THIS IS ABOUT?
Show a flipping ID? Sweet Feathery Jackson(I usually say jesus, but I
don't wanna offend my friends on the left then I realize I HAVE NO FRIENDS
ON THE LEFT)!
SO FUCKING WHAT, YOU SHOW YOUR ID, IT CUTS ON FRAUD, WHY CAN'T THIS DEM
JUDGE REALIZE THIS?
anywho, it will be overturned at the Supreme Court level.
Unless Bush the Cable Guy steps in first.
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| User: "SyVyN11" |
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02 Sep 2006 06:03:07 AM |
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"Zizek, Angry Man!" <gore@bush.net> wrote in message
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"SyVyN11" <syvyn11@peoplepc.com> wrote in message
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"c-bee1" <c-bee1@insightbb.com> wrote in message
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"SyVyN11" <syvyn11@peoplepc.com> wrote in message
news:edas0g$1no$1@news.albasani.net...
HEADER FIXED!!! Like Hopeless should be.
As usual, the republican has nothing.
Suck on the defeat of your antiamerican pals, traitorboy. In America,
we
vote, and we expect our vote to be counted, and we don't expect to have
to
go through a bunch of extra fascist "YOU VILL SHOW US YOUR PAPERS" *****
to
do it..
IS THIS WHAT THIS IS ABOUT?
Show a flipping ID? Sweet Feathery Jackson(I usually say jesus, but I
don't wanna offend my friends on the left then I realize I HAVE NO
FRIENDS ON THE LEFT)!
SO FUCKING WHAT, YOU SHOW YOUR ID, IT CUTS ON FRAUD, WHY CAN'T THIS DEM
JUDGE REALIZE THIS?
anywho, it will be overturned at the Supreme Court level.
Unless Bush the Cable Guy steps in first.
CLEVER!!! NOT!
The president can never change a court decision. If he could, Bush would
have overturned Roe V. Wade!
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| User: "Frank Pittel" |
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02 Sep 2006 08:13:49 AM |
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In alt.politics.usa.republican SyVyN11 <syvyn11@peoplepc.com> wrote:
: "c-bee1" <c-bee1@insightbb.com> wrote in message
: news:osSdna1DP-w0amXZnZ2dnUVZ_qKdnZ2d@insightbb.com...
: >
: > "SyVyN11" <syvyn11@peoplepc.com> wrote in message
: > news:edas0g$1no$1@news.albasani.net...
: >> HEADER FIXED!!! Like Hopeless should be.
: >
: > As usual, the republican has nothing.
: >
: > Suck on the defeat of your antiamerican pals, traitorboy. In America, we
: > vote, and we expect our vote to be counted, and we don't expect to have to
: > go through a bunch of extra fascist "YOU VILL SHOW US YOUR PAPERS" ***** to
: > do it..
: IS THIS WHAT THIS IS ABOUT?
: Show a flipping ID? Sweet Feathery Jackson(I usually say jesus, but I
: don't wanna offend my friends on the left then I realize I HAVE NO FRIENDS
: ON THE LEFT)!
: SO FUCKING WHAT, YOU SHOW YOUR ID, IT CUTS ON FRAUD, WHY CAN'T THIS DEM
: JUDGE REALIZE THIS?
The looney tune brain dead loser lib dems don't want to cut down on voter
fraud. They're to busy encouraging it.
: anywho, it will be overturned at the Supreme Court level.
: >
: >
: >>
: >> "Harry Hope" <rivrvu@ix.netcom.com> wrote in message
: >> news:1kkhf2lbcljvktev4h10teah78hupmbuff@4ax.com...
: >> >
: >> > From The Associated Press, 9/1/06:
: >> >
: > http://www.newsday.com/news/nationworld/wire/sns-ap-ohio-voter-registration-lawsuit,0,6895595.story?coll=sns-ap-nationworld-headlines
: >> >
: >> > Judge Tosses Ohio Voter Sign-Up Rules
: >> >
: >> > By M.R. KROPKO
: >> > Associated Press Writer
: >> >
: >> > CLEVELAND --
: >> >
: >> > A federal judge threw out new state rules governing voter registration
: >> > drives on Friday, saying they appear to violate the First Amendment
: >> > and hurt efforts to sign up new voters.
: >> >
: >> > Effective immediately, voters should ignore references to criminal
: >> > penalties on the registration forms, U.S. District Judge Kathleen
: >> > O'Malley said.
: >> >
: >> > She gave the secretary of state's office five days to remove
: >> > references to the rules and penalties on its Web site.
: >> >
: >> > Secretary of State Ken Blackwell, the Republican candidate for
: >> > governor, said he plans to comply.
: >> >
: >> > "Voting rights in Ohio have just been emancipated and now our goal is
: >> > to replace fear with enthusiasm," said one of the plaintiffs, the Rev.
: >> > Tony Minor.
: >> >
: >> > O'Malley issued an order from the bench, saying she wanted to rule
: >> > before Labor Day weekend -- traditionally a heavy voter registration
: >> > drive time.
: >> >
: >> > A detailed written order is expected next week.
: >> >
: >> > A coalition of voter advocacy groups and Democratic lawmakers had sued
: >> > the state, arguing the regulations should be thrown out.
: >> >
: >> > The rules required those who register people to vote to submit the
: >> > forms in person or by mail to the local board of elections.
: >> >
: >> > They also mandated online training for those who are paid to register
: >> > voters.
: >> >
: >> > The plaintiffs claimed the rules were intimidating and impaired their
: >> > registration drives, particularly in low-income and minority areas,
: >> > because the rules carry potential criminal penalties.
: >> >
: >> > They argued that criminal penalties could deter people from
: >> > canvassing.
: >> >
: >> > The state said the rules were needed to guard against voter fraud, an
: >> > argument that O'Malley discounted.
: >> >
: >> > "It is insufficient because it is not logical," she said.
: >> >
: >> > "Those who would work to make sure those who can vote do vote will
: >> > have a less likelihood to commit fraud."
: >> >
: >> > O'Malley's order comes just days after a federal judge in Miami
: >> > declared a Florida voter registration law unconstitutional.
: >> >
: >> > U.S. District Judge Patricia Seitz said penalties for violations
: >> > threatened free speech rights and said political parties were unfairly
: >> > exempted.
: >> >
: >> > ____________________________________________________________
: >> >
: >> > Great news
: >> >
: >> > Harry
: >>
: >> What were these "DRACONIAN" voting sign up rules?
: >>
: >>
: >
: >
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Keep working millions on welfare depend on you
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| User: "Geo" |
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| Title: Re: Justice prevails for once in Ohio |
02 Sep 2006 08:10:26 AM |
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SyVyN11 wrote:
"c-bee1" <c-bee1@insightbb.com> wrote in message
news:osSdna1DP-w0amXZnZ2dnUVZ_qKdnZ2d@insightbb.com...
"SyVyN11" <syvyn11@peoplepc.com> wrote in message
news:edas0g$1no$1@news.albasani.net...
HEADER FIXED!!! Like Hopeless should be.
As usual, the republican has nothing.
Suck on the defeat of your antiamerican pals, traitorboy. In America, we
vote, and we expect our vote to be counted, and we don't expect to have to
go through a bunch of extra fascist "YOU VILL SHOW US YOUR PAPERS" ***** to
do it..
IS THIS WHAT THIS IS ABOUT?
Show a flipping ID? Sweet Feathery Jackson(I usually say jesus, but I
don't wanna offend my friends on the left then I realize I HAVE NO FRIENDS
ON THE LEFT)!
SO FUCKING WHAT, YOU SHOW YOUR ID, IT CUTS ON FRAUD, WHY CAN'T THIS DEM
JUDGE REALIZE THIS?
Because in our over hypersensitive politically correct world we can't
offend anyone. Wouldn't want to hurt the feelings of a voter fraudster
now, would we?
anywho, it will be overturned at the Supreme Court level.
"Harry Hope" <rivrvu@ix.netcom.com> wrote in message
news:1kkhf2lbcljvktev4h10teah78hupmbuff@4ax.com...
From The Associated Press, 9/1/06:
http://www.newsday.com/news/nationworld/wire/sns-ap-ohio-voter-registration-lawsuit,0,6895595.story?coll=sns-ap-nationworld-headlines
Judge Tosses Ohio Voter Sign-Up Rules
By M.R. KROPKO
Associated Press Writer
CLEVELAND --
A federal judge threw out new state rules governing voter registration
drives on Friday, saying they appear to violate the First Amendment
and hurt efforts to sign up new voters.
Effective immediately, voters should ignore references to criminal
penalties on the registration forms, U.S. District Judge Kathleen
O'Malley said.
She gave the secretary of state's office five days to remove
references to the rules and penalties on its Web site.
Secretary of State Ken Blackwell, the Republican candidate for
governor, said he plans to comply.
"Voting rights in Ohio have just been emancipated and now our goal is
to replace fear with enthusiasm," said one of the plaintiffs, the Rev.
Tony Minor.
O'Malley issued an order from the bench, saying she wanted to rule
before Labor Day weekend -- traditionally a heavy voter registration
drive time.
A detailed written order is expected next week.
A coalition of voter advocacy groups and Democratic lawmakers had sued
the state, arguing the regulations should be thrown out.
The rules required those who register people to vote to submit the
forms in person or by mail to the local board of elections.
They also mandated online training for those who are paid to register
voters.
The plaintiffs claimed the rules were intimidating and impaired their
registration drives, particularly in low-income and minority areas,
because the rules carry potential criminal penalties.
They argued that criminal penalties could deter people from
canvassing.
The state said the rules were needed to guard against voter fraud, an
argument that O'Malley discounted.
"It is insufficient because it is not logical," she said.
"Those who would work to make sure those who can vote do vote will
have a less likelihood to commit fraud."
O'Malley's order comes just days after a federal judge in Miami
declared a Florida voter registration law unconstitutional.
U.S. District Judge Patricia Seitz said penalties for violations
threatened free speech rights and said political parties were unfairly
exempted.
____________________________________________________________
Great news
Harry
What were these "DRACONIAN" voting sign up rules?
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| Title: Re: Justice prevails for once in Ohio |
02 Sep 2006 10:36:41 AM |
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"c-bee1" <c-bee1@insightbb.com> wrote:
"SyVyN11" <syvyn11@peoplepc.com> wrote in message
news:edas0g$1no$1@news.albasani.net...
HEADER FIXED!!! Like Hopeless should be.
As usual, the republican has nothing.
Suck on the defeat of your antiamerican pals, traitorboy. In America, we
vote, and we expect our vote to be counted, and we don't expect to have to
go through a bunch of extra fascist "YOU VILL SHOW US YOUR PAPERS" ***** to
do it..
American citizens have to smack down the fascist politicians every
single time it's voteing day. Republinazis just _hate_ it when the
actual citizens of this country vote so they do everything they can
to stop them.
And Christofascists defend such treason.
---
http://www.csmonitor.com/2006/0728/p06s01-wome.htm
Christians approve fighting Israeli terrorism.
http://www.debunking911.com/ http://www.911myths.com/
Everyone approves fighting 911 conspiracy kooks.
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| User: "Fredric L. Rice" |
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| Title: Re: Judge Tosses Ohio Voter Sign-Up Rules |
02 Sep 2006 09:46:53 AM |
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Harry Hope <rivrvu@ix.netcom.com> wrote:
From The Associated Press, 9/1/06:
http://www.newsday.com/news/nationworld/wire/sns-ap-ohio-voter-registration-lawsuit,0,6895595.story?coll=sns-ap-nationworld-headlines
Judge Tosses Ohio Voter Sign-Up Rules
Republinazis tried to stop people from voting and a Judge once again
smacked the traitors down. Republicans _hate_ it when actual citizens
vote.
---
http://www.csmonitor.com/2006/0728/p06s01-wome.htm
Christians approve fighting Israeli terrorism.
http://www.debunking911.com/ http://www.911myths.com/
Everyone approves fighting 911 conspiracy kooks.
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| Title: Re: Judge Tosses Ohio Voter Sign-Up Rules |
01 Sep 2006 09:22:12 PM |
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On Sat, 02 Sep 2006 00:33:43 GMT, Harry Hope <rivrvu@ix.netcom.com>
wrote:
From The Associated Press, 9/1/06:
http://www.newsday.com/news/nationworld/wire/sns-ap-ohio-voter-registration-lawsuit,0,6895595.story?coll=sns-ap-nationworld-headlines
Judge Tosses Ohio Voter Sign-Up Rules
By M.R. KROPKO
Associated Press Writer
CLEVELAND --
A federal judge threw out new state rules governing voter registration
drives on Friday, saying they appear to violate the First Amendment
and hurt efforts to sign up new voters.
Effective immediately, voters should ignore references to criminal
penalties on the registration forms, U.S. District Judge Kathleen
O'Malley said.
She gave the secretary of state's office five days to remove
references to the rules and penalties on its Web site.
Secretary of State Ken Blackwell, the Republican candidate for
governor, said he plans to comply.
"Voting rights in Ohio have just been emancipated and now our goal is
to replace fear with enthusiasm," said one of the plaintiffs, the Rev.
Tony Minor.
O'Malley issued an order from the bench, saying she wanted to rule
before Labor Day weekend -- traditionally a heavy voter registration
drive time.
A detailed written order is expected next week.
A coalition of voter advocacy groups and Democratic lawmakers had sued
the state, arguing the regulations should be thrown out.
The rules required those who register people to vote to submit the
forms in person or by mail to the local board of elections.
They also mandated online training for those who are paid to register
voters.
The plaintiffs claimed the rules were intimidating and impaired their
registration drives, particularly in low-income and minority areas,
because the rules carry potential criminal penalties.
They argued that criminal penalties could deter people from
canvassing.
The state said the rules were needed to guard against voter fraud, an
argument that O'Malley discounted.
"It is insufficient because it is not logical," she said.
"Those who would work to make sure those who can vote do vote will
have a less likelihood to commit fraud."
O'Malley's order comes just days after a federal judge in Miami
declared a Florida voter registration law unconstitutional.
U.S. District Judge Patricia Seitz said penalties for violations
threatened free speech rights and said political parties were unfairly
exempted.
____________________________________________________________
Great news
Harry
It doesn't negate the fraud inherent in the voting machines but it is
a step in the right direction. Restoration of Democracy
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