very simply stated, you have the right to vote, but you also have the right not to vote in two elections and not be purged. If the Burns amendment were adopted, and you missed two elections because you didn't want to vote, you would be off the list. That is too extreme. I urge rejection of the amendment.
Opposing the Burns amendment regarding voter purging during Senate floor debate.
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