A fix for voter registration

Wed., Nov. 28, 2018

I have a simple solution for the voter registration controversy: Everyone should be registered nationally using their Social Security number.

Every person who has the right to vote has a Social Security number. Not everyone with an SSN has the right to vote, however; the Social Security Administration can be notified when someone becomes ineligible. Like when they die or get convicted of a felony. They would be eligible to vote at the address on file with the SSA.

Tell me why this won’t work.

Steven Lund

Long Beach, Calif.

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