Liza's Headband said: "I've always been of the mindset that election day should be a national holiday, thus ensuring more accessibility."
I've heard this suggestion before, and I can certainly see the appeal. But might there be some unintended consequences? After all, not everything closes on national holidays. Restaurants, gas stations, and retail stores are still going to be open, while corporate offices, government agencies, and universities will be closed. It seems possible that making Election Day a national holiday might actually exacerbate the "convenience gap" between economic classes for voting.