Passage Summary: Francis thinks making it easier to sign up will get more people to vote, but Sharon thinks people don't vote because they don't care, so easier sign-ups won't help.

Conclusion: Francis believes simplifying registration will increase voter turnout, while Sharon believes it will not.

Reasoning: Francis argues that the current process is too difficult and acts as a barrier; Sharon argues that voter apathy and the belief that votes don't matter are the real barriers.

Analysis: The disagreement centers on the causal factor behind low voter turnout and the effectiveness of a specific solution. Using the 'Agree/Disagree' test, we can see that Francis would agree that simplifying the process will increase the number of voters, whereas Sharon explicitly states it will not increase the percentage until underlying beliefs change. The point at issue is whether administrative reform alone is sufficient to change voter behavior. Look for an answer choice that highlights this specific conflict regarding the outcome of simplifying the registration process.