Kansans Count: We Demand Democracy

Posted February 14, 2012 by Mandy Smith in

 

Dear Friends & Fellow Kansans:
In two days, on Wednesday, Feb 15th, we are going to the Kansas Statehouse to deliver the message that KANSANS COUNT: We Demand Democracy.

Among the many issues of concern is Voter Suppression. Many of you, along with advocacy groups, and the ACLU have expressed concern about the adverse effects of the new Kansas voter ID law. This law has the serious potential to disenfranchise a significant number of otherwise eligible voters, with a disproportionate impact on the poor, individuals with lower education levels, immigrants, the elderly, and persons with disabilities.

Voting is not a privilege, it is a right. To vote, to have YOUR VOICE, is fundamental to a democracy, and it must be protected if we are intent on maintaining our democracy.

Please review the this information provided by the ACLU which highlights the types of photo ID problems that concern them at this time.

Crystal McComas & Tamara Werth
Kansans United in Voice & Spirit

*This post is from Kansans United in Voice and Spirit

Mandy Smith

Mandy has worked at RCIL since June of 2009. She is a Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist and provides services in 32 counties to individuals who are blind or have low vision and are 55 years and older.

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