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Daily Discussion Thread: 🌞🌞🌞 Wednesday, November 6, 2024 (aussie.zone)

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[–] MeanElevator@aussie.zone 8 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

No. In fact, some states have passed laws prohibiting the distribution of refreshments to people waiting in line to vote

[–] Force_majeure123@aussie.zone 5 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

That's wild

[–] RustyRaven@aussie.zone 3 points 2 weeks ago

There is reason for it. Back in the days where travelling to a polling place was still a major event politicians used to ply people with food and alcohol to buy their votes. It often got quite out of control and was seen as a threat to democracy.

[–] danwritesbooks@aussie.zone 3 points 2 weeks ago

This is really at the core of their issues.