Ballot Shortages (or How to lose votes and alienate people)

I don't have a particularly creative solution for the shortage of ballots that continues to be problematic for states and precincts across the country. I do, however, suggest voting processes become a priority sooner rather than later or we're going to be in big trouble come November.

According to today's AP write, some local elections officials are planning to err on the side of caution while others don't want to print excess ballots "just in case" because it simply costs too much. And in many states, there's no rule or law requiring them to do so.

I say overestimating turnout is a risk worth taking. If you have to scrap a pile of unused ballots, then so be it. That money should be allocated no matter what. Voter turnout is a good thing. This country needs more of it - not less.

You don't invite people to your house for dinner and then turn them away when they arrive claiming you didn't expect them all to show and don't have enough food. It's a surefire way to guarantee they never come back.