Congressman has the Right Idea, but the Legislation needs Balance

   With dissatisfaction with the way the election was conducted being widespread, Republican Congressman August Pfluger of Texas has the right idea. Pflugar has introduced legislation to restore confidence in the elections. Whether we all agree with what is in the bill, we should agree we want to establish rules that provide more agreement that elections are fair.  While it is possible the majority of Americans believe the election was fair, the goal of providing greater consensus is the right one.

 Such legislation should, indeed, eliminate, as much as possible, the possibility of votes being cast in the names of the dead. And, as only citizens are allowed to vote, it should ensure that only citizens do vote. 

   But, it should not let go of the cause championed by Democrats, that of making the elections assessable to every American. You only want eligible voters to vote, but you want every one of them who is eligible to vote. Proving easy access to registering and to voting remains important. 

   If the legislation is quality legislation, it will address both sides of this issue.