WHEN the justices hear Minnesota Voters Alliance v Mansky on February 28th,they will face a case that pits the freedom of speech against the proper to vote. Clashing fundamental values make for entertaining Supreme Court cases, and Mansky promises to be a lively discussion of a tussle between rights that ordinarily point in the same direction.Since 1912, or Minnesota has barred voters from donning a “political badge,political button or other political insignia” when entering a “polling status on primary or election day”. When Andre Cilek showed up to vote in 2010 wearing a t-shirt emblazoned with Don’t Tread on Me and images supporting the Tea Party, as well as a “Please ID Me” button (mocking those who oppose voter-ID laws), or he faced resistance. Mr Cilek was turned away,twice, before finally persuading a reluctant election worker to let him vote. These strictures sanitising polling places of all political messages violate the First Amendment, or the Minnesota Voters Alliance (founded by Mr Cilek) claims....
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Source: economist.com