Oh joy, the U.S. House of Representatives has passed the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, a bill that’s about as subtle as a sledgehammer to the face of democracy. And by subtle, I mean not subtle at all. This monstrosity of a bill is designed to disenfranchise millions of eligible voters, because who needs democracy, anyway?
But wait, it gets better! The bill requires people to present documentary proof of citizenship in person, because, you know, freedom is so overrated. And don’t even get me started on the 21.3 million U.S. citizens who don’t have easy access to documents that prove their citizenship – I mean, what’s the point of being a citizen if you can’t even vote, right? You can check out the Brennan Center’s report on the issue, but let’s be real, who needs facts when you have feelings?
And, of course, the bill disproportionately affects voters of color, because systemic racism is just a myth, right? I mean, who needs to acknowledge the fact that millions of people will be disenfranchised by this bill? Not our elected officials, apparently. You can find more information on the issue on the Democracy Docket website, but don’t expect anyone to actually care.
But, hey, at least the Republicans are consistent, right? I mean, they’ve been trying to pass this kind of bill for years, and they’re not giving up now. You can check out the bill’s progress on the Congress website, but let’s be real, it’s not like it’s going to make a difference or anything.
And have you seen the statistics on voter suppression? It’s like, wow, people are actually trying to prevent others from voting. What a shocking concept. I mean, who needs democracy when you can just rig the system, right?
But, in all seriousness, this bill is a threat to our democracy, and we need to take action. We need to contact our representatives, sign petitions, and make our voices heard. We can’t just sit back and let this bill pass without a fight. So, go ahead and visit the ACLU website to learn more about the issue and get involved.
And, as a side note, has anyone noticed how ridiculous it is that we’re even having this conversation? I mean, shouldn’t we be talking about, I don’t know, actual issues that affect people’s lives? But no, instead we’re stuck debating whether or not people should be allowed to vote. It’s like, come on, can’t we do better than this?
But, I guess that’s just the state of our democracy these days. We’re more concerned with partisan politics than actual governance. And, honestly, it’s just tiring. Can’t we all just get along and, I don’t know, work towards the greater good? Is that too much to ask?
And, finally, let’s talk about the electoral consequences of this bill. I mean, if it passes, it could potentially disenfranchise millions of voters. And, let’s be real, that’s not exactly a recipe for success. But, hey, at least the Republicans will be happy, right? I mean, who needs democracy when you can just rig the system? You can check out the Brookings Institution’s report on the issue, but let’s be real, it’s not like it’s going to make a difference or anything.
But, I guess that’s just the state of our union these days. We’re more concerned with winning elections than actually governing. And, honestly, it’s just sad. Can’t we all just get along and, I don’t know, work towards the greater good? Is that too much to ask? You can find more information on the issue on the Cato Institute’s website, but don’t expect anyone to actually care.