Letter: Support bill that would remove straight-ticket option from ballots

Published: Sunday, March 17 2013 12:00 a.m. MDT

Utah and Pennsylvania are two of 15 states that don't have a law against straight-ticket voting.

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Utah and Pennsylvania are two of 15 states that don't have a law against straight-ticket voting. Reps. Jim Matheson, D-Utah, and Charlie Dent, R-Pa., have introduced HR963, the People Before Party Act of 2013. This bill will eliminate partisanship of straight-ticket voting and replace it with a more thoughtful and informed voter in the voting booth.

This bill represents an idea that is way overdue. I urge your strong support for HR963.

Dale Curtis

West Valley

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Furry1993

Ogden, UT

I absolutely support this bill. Being able to click one "button" to vote a straight party ticket is a cop-out -- it enables people to avoid having to consider each vote they cast, which in the long run is not good for the country. I hope More..

6:31 a.m. March 17, 2013
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Eric Samuelsen

Provo, UT

I sort of doubt Republicans in the legislature are going to vote for something that would have the effect of reducing the number of Republicans in the legislature.

9:43 a.m. March 17, 2013
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Mike in Cedar City

Cedar City, Utah

If it ain't broke, don't fix it. "Eliminate Partisanship"? This change is about all about partisanship. The question to ask is, which politician or politicians benefit? Why don't these politicians do something important or More..

8:32 a.m. March 17, 2013
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