It can’t be condensed into 2 sentences. If we’re too lazy to do what has to be done then we deserve the results we get for being lazy.
The only way I could see it being condensed is if it said that the SOS was required to follow Rules X and Y, and then X and Y of the rules include all these specifics. No matter how you slice it, if we’re going to have a system that closes the loopholes we have to have the words that specifically close those loopholes.
That’s the way I see it, but if somebody can give me an example that would work using only 2 sentences, I would gladly scrap this whole thing and use something else. So if somebody can think of something, let me know.
I should say also that this actually covers a lot more of the troubles we have with lawlessness right now than just the loopholes in the eligibility verification. There’s a lot in this, that the words don’t necessarily say.
Not trying to pick a fight at all. All we need is one state to pass this rule.
The problem is in the details. People will not take the time to understand this.
For example, the entire basis of common law was condensed into 3 of the ten commandments: Dont Kill, Dont Steal, Don’t lie.
I know we do not have God’s speechwriter, but simple is always better.
>That’s the way I see it, but if somebody can give me an example that would work using only 2 sentences, I would gladly scrap this whole thing and use something else.
Possible 2 Sentence suggestion:
No person who does not meet the United States Constitution Article 2, Section 1 qualification for President shall be listed under this state’s ballot as candidate for either President or Vice President. The Secretary of State shall confirm such qualification prior to listing and shall provide [redacted] copies of the verifying documents to any Citizen who shall requests them.