In my state we have processes for absentee ballots for citizens, not just military and government workers...I am all for absentee ballots, but I think they should ONLY be used in cases where a person CANNOT physically be present to vote.
I detest the process of giving them to people who can’t get up off their fat ass to go down to a polling place.
Oddly, my wife and I may both have vote absentee this election because we will be out of state...last time I did it was in 1978, when I was in the USN.
Considering the problems in getting ballots TO the military as well as FROM the military, especially in combat zones, this idea makes sense so long as security can be assured.
You were lucky, you got to vote when you were in. I had to wait over a year after I finished my 2 yr. active duty before I was allowed to vote.