Absurd Idea
Adam Winkler thinks the idea is absurd. Winkler works at UCLA as a constitutional law specialist.
He said “given the previous criticism of the background check system by John Lott. And the fact that the structure of voting regulation is entirely different than the regulation of guns. It’s hard to believe this is a serious proposal.”
Justin Levitt was asked if he thinks Lott has any credibility. Levitt said he doesn’t think he does. Levitt works at Loyola Law School as a political scientist.
He spoke of those selected for the panel. He said it “seems to mirror the selection of commissioners. This is not the group you’d assemble if you were serious about real research into real solutions to real problems with the voting system.”
Winkler said “either this is just an effort to jag Democrats for supporting a background check system for guns when they wouldn’t support one for voting.”
He continued “or it could be a sign that the election commission is planning to propose broad new federal legislation for determining eligibility for the right to vote.”
Lott said he is very serious about his proposal. It is left up to legislators to make such a proposal a reality.
