We always have postal votes now. Initially it was just me for disability reasons, but then Martin was able to apply too, and it's just more convenient all round for us.
I understand the convenience of postal votes — particularly in your case — but I have a suspicion that widespread use of postal votes would distort the democratic process, as people would vote before the end of the campaign.
It depends on how many people make their mind up at the last minute though. If they're anything like us they've made their mind up long before the election, and last-minute campaigning makes little difference.
Not to mention that postal voting is wide open to fraud, and has been abused even in the UK. It's important for some, and I wouldn't want to actually see it go, but I'm very dubious of attempts to popularise it. You should have it if you need it - otherwise, get yourself down to the polling station.
I really like that voting is a physical act, located in the community it relates to. Paper and pencil, and attending the polling station in person, are fundamental to connecting voters to our democracy.
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Now how can I abuse it...