Election Day has been just out of reach for many American troops and civilians abroad. After struggling to get the paperwork needed to register, they often receive their ballots too late to return them by the deadline. On Thursday, however, federal lawmakers made it easier for American citizens to cast ballots overseas. By a 68-to-29 vote in the Senate, Congress gave final approval to legislation requiring all states to provide overseas voters with the new option of getting ballots electronically and no later than 45 days before the election. This is so voters have adequate time to complete and mail them back to the United States. Voting is a major importance to involving the people with politics and unfortunately the United States number of citizens that get involved by voting is very low. By making the ability to vote easier it may make the people get more involved, which is very much needed in these times of a recession if the people want to get well represented.
I think that it a great idea and that it will help people get more involved. The voter turnout is very low, so getting troops and civilians overseas to vote would help make it more successful. Also everyone has a right to vote, and they should have that chance to decide what they would want. They are already doing so much for our country so their votes shouldn't not count just because they didn't make the deadline. It's good that we are finally making sure that they will get a vote, and doing it electronically will help make it a faster process which was smart.
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