Converation thread

Automatic voter registration through the Bureau of Motor Vehicles is a trend that's not just happening in Pennsylvania. In fact, Oregon became the pioneer of this automatic voter registration system in 2016. It's a move that's primarily aimed at increasing voter participation, but it does raise valid concerns about potential misuse, especially if effective checks are not in place to ensure only eligible citizens are registered.

However, to jump from automatic voter registration to unsolicited mailing of live ballots to illegal non-citizens is a significant leap. While it'…  Read mores important to be vigilant against any potential fraud, it's equally critical to ensure that fears and assumptions don't undermine the fundamental democratic process.

It's worth mentioning that states have different rules and systems in place to verify the eligibility of voters. Do you think there could be a more robust system that could both facilitate automatic voter registration and ensure that only eligible citizens are registered?