The U.S. national government is a critical establishment that has been in place for the past 200 years. Over the past two centuries, our nation has evolved and changed in many ways. I believe that the ability to change and adapt is essential to the success of our country. Although the government has evolved, I believe that larger adaptations need to be put in place to broaden the reach of national government. A great starting place would be in the form of electronic voting.
Public participation, especially when it comes to voting, is almost always lower than expected and hoped for. For many, voting is simply an inconvenience. School, work, and other responsibilities can make standing in line at the public library for an hour not possible. Electronic voting allows individuals to cast their vote at their own convenience, independent of location. This broadens accessibility to many more, ensuring that those who are able to cast their vote have the resources to do so. If we have the technology to make this incredibly important civic duty more accessible, why not do so?
The U.S. national government should do more to incorporate the available technology we have so we can further the country evolve as a whole. The constitution and other rules we abide by were written over 200 years ago when they didn’t even have septic systems. Its time for a change.
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