Editor,
I respectfully disagree with Angel Padilla's letter in Tuesday's Daily Lobo criticizing ASUNM senators against online voting. If she suggests there is a possibility of cheating with online voting in the election process, then why would she be so supportive of this idea? Making online voting possible would allow easier access for students, but does it really get more people involved? Students who are informed and really care about campus issues are going to vote with or without online access.
As an ASUNM senator, Padilla should have more respect for fellow senators and their opinions, and promote the goals of PAC instead of demeaning those of her competition. It is illogical and unjustifiable to accuse senators of being racist for voting against a proposal that has nothing to do with ethnicity. Their purpose, like any senator's, is to try to make what they believe are the best decisions on issues concerning the entire student body.
What is the point of not allowing candidates within a certain distance of polling locations if they will be enabled to pass on their personal computer to nearby students and ask for their votes? There is a reason national and state elections don't allow voting to take place in private locations or areas that target a certain group of people. I respect Padilla's passion for her opinions, but she is making false accusations in an attempt to persuade students' votes.
Anne Dodson
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