"motor-voter" and "vote by mail" do, in fact, advance the cause of voter participation....we all know that.  We also know that increased voter participation virtually always benefits more liberal candidates..usually Democrats or independents.  Therefore, the GOP actively pursues policies of voter suppression.....we all know that......though, of course, the Republicans would never admit it.  Those persons opposing an expanded voter base aren't concerned with "ignorant" voters....they're concerned with Democratic voters.  Again, I'd never expect you or anyone else to admit it.  Gary Crum