Voting registration is a fundamental right to any democracy. It is the unshakable principle that everyone should have an equal vote. However the constitution does not feature prominently the rules governing voting. Voting and voting registration rules are therefore defined by state laws and local administrative practices.
In recent years some states have made voting easier for instance three states now hold their elections almost entirely by mail and 30 states plus Washington DC now lets you register to vote online which is favored by those who abolish registration requirements.
There are also those states that feel that we should have stronger registration requirements. We must also consider the Supreme Court's decision to weaken the Voting Rights Acts since 2011. So far 13 have added requirements the voters show some kind of ID at the polls.
The argument for strict voting registration and voting procedures claim that they are just simple common-sense measures. The legislators who helped pass these laws say that they are necessary to prevent fraud. It makes sense that the very freedom of our nation is based on the integrity of our ballot box.
The argument against is that strict registration becomes an obstacle to voting. As mentioned earlier voting is the cornerstone of democracy and a citizen’s right. And for the people who don't have an ID it may seem like their right is being violated. There are instances where someone’s license was taken away or there are those who simply lost it before elections.
In conclusion, it is the responsibility of each state and legislators to take these factors into consideration when deciding on voting registration.
