THE DEATH OF SECRET BALLOTING: THE ROAD TO HELL PAVED WITH GOOD INTENTIONS

OK, Goody, Goody--the legislature is going to order a special election. It's kind of like ordering a pizza only more expensive, you can't tip the driver and you can't recycle the packaging.

Here's the real fun: There's a crowd in Springfield who wants to have a Senatorial Primary the same day as the municipal election.

OK, pop quiz. What's the difference between a primary and a general.........That's right! The guy down here to my left in the pocket protector has it! In the primary you have to call for a ballot.

How about that kiddies?

So here would be the scenario on April 7 "Hi, I'm Alice, I'll be your Election Judge Today. Here's your general election ballot upon which you don't have to identify a party. We're running a special today and you can have another ballot. You can help pick who your next US Senator will be while our country is in crisis. All you have to do is identify your party preference, which will of course, have nothing to do with your right to vote secretly for whomever you want in the general election and your selection of a party will, of course, not give anybody any clues about whom you might have preferred in this general election. Oh, and pay no attention to your silly neighbors who wouldn't come vote at all because they didn't wish to declare a party. Some people are just so private and finicky about a little mark in an oval! Machine's by the door. Don't forget to register for the door prize!"

Great idea, this.