Dear Sir or Madam,

I understand the State Board of Elections has made a proposal that would allow people registering to vote to skip questions on their citizenship or felony convictions.  The right to vote is a precious right of our democracy, perhaps our most precious. As such, while it should be readily available to those who qualify, it should be absolutely withheld from those who do not.  Basic questions about citizenship or felony convictions do not impede the process, yet they may protect it.  This proposal should be withdrawn.

Bucky Walsh

Earlysville, VA