“Election officials seemed to be able to handle it in this instance, and if everyone is in agreement and no one is disenfranchised, then there doesn’t seem to be a huge problem.”
Ah, then this is really much ado about nothing. No one’s rights were infringed, nothing unreasonable was done. Glad to hear it.
“We should be very appreciative of their service, just as we appreciate the service of jury members. Could you imagine placing such restrictions on members of a jury?”
First, poll workers are volunteers, jurors are often required to serve under pain of law. What you may require of a volunteer differs radically from what you may require of someone pressed into service.
But frankly, around here, jurors are forbidden from smoking during the trial and during deliberations. They may have to go many hours without a smoke break.
My view is pretty much, oh well, suck it up.
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Let me posit this scenario since I am very familiar with what is acceptable in a Mormon Ward House.
Women cannot wear shorts in a Mormon Ward House. Nor are low-cut or sleeveless dresses or tops acceptable. What if they allowed those dress restrictions upon voters or poll workers? Would that be acceptable to you?
What if voters were made to genuflect upon entering a Catholic voting location?