Turnout

How is it that in this country and in the 21^st century that voters have to wait in line for 2 hours, and in some cases longer, to vote in presidential elections? Everyone decries the lack of civic participation in elections, but it seems the current system is specifically designed to only accommodate that dwindling minority that actually votes. If we are truly serious about increasing participation then a new commitment and new investments are needed to make sure that voting goes more smoothly and more quickly than it did yesterday. If not, then let’s just admit the fact that in 21^st century America, we prefer limited turnout.