Democracy in North Carolina

I've come upon a couple good articles that analyze the electoral situation in North Carolina -- a state ruled with an iron fist by Democrats for a century. First up, The Economist provides an analysis of rigging elections (gerrymandering). Second is Chris Heagarty, writing in the Charlotte Disturber Observer about The Right to Vote.

North Carolina elects more people than nearly every other state. Most people have no clue who they are electing, but they'll get mad if you take that ability away from them. And so, the Democrats continue to tightly control who you are allowed to vote for.

For example, you cannot write-in any names on the ballot. Well, technically you can -- on the ballot, there is a blank space for a "write-in." However, if your write-in is not PREVIOUSLY certified, IT DOESN'T COUNT. If that's not deceptive, I don't know what is.

In addition, if you lose a primary, you are barred from participating in the general election. And if you're not a Democrat or Republican, you cannot register, nor be elected in the state -- they simply will not allow it. Oh, in theory, you can, but not reality.

For example, if you want to run for a seat on the town council as a member of the Green Party, where you might need 2,000 votes to win, you need SEVENTY THOUSAND signatures to get on the ballot. Go ahead, try and explain how this is a fair and free system of elections.

The election laws in NC are in dire need of revision to allow freedom -- but as long as Democrats remain in power, that is NOT going to happen.

Posted by: Ogre at 12:02 PM

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