maybe some of the wise liberals can explain why voters should not have to show ID to vote and at least have signature verification for mail in votingYou should have to show ID. But if you're going to make it a requirement, standardize it, roll out efforts to streamline the ID processes, minimize the paperwork and remove as many barriers to obtain them as possible.
liberals screamed that showing ID kept poor people from voting..... WTF?
you need ID to fly, U need ID to write a check, U need ID to buy Beer or cigs and you need ID to obtain food stamps and welfare
so please explain to me why you shouldnt have to show ID to vote Originally Posted by chizzy
You should have to show ID. But if you're going to make it a requirement, standardize it, roll out efforts to streamline the ID processes, minimize the paperwork and remove as many barriers to obtain them as possible.Excellent post, thank you
That will help remove some of the usual bullets in the lawsuit gun and the excuses for not getting an ID.
I don't like the idea of a national ID, but even with the real ID enhancements there are still 50 states with 50 different procedures, fees and bureaucracies to get one. Originally Posted by HDGristle
Notice how they started to bring up the lack of response after the first few posts. Why give anything they say, any value by responding Originally Posted by jmichael
Oh shit! Did someone just bring up Hitler?This is THAT Godwin
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Godwin%27s_law
"...when a Hitler comparison is made, the thread is finished and whoever made the comparison loses whatever debate is in progress." Originally Posted by lustylad
If you’re calling for voter ID, but not a free, national ID program, you're simply looking for voter suppression. Originally Posted by El-moNo. There's definitely layers of context for why national ID's are a terrible idea that you gloss over that have nothing to do with voter suppression.
If you’re calling for voter ID, but not a free, national ID program, you're simply looking for voter suppression. Originally Posted by El-moplease explain how it is in any way vote suppression by confirming with ID who you are?
Is that the case in all states? Originally Posted by HDGristleIn addition to the laws governing what identification all voters must show at the polls, first time voters may face additional requirements. The federal Help America Vote Act (section 15483(b)(2)(A)) mandates that all states require identification from first-time voters who register to vote by mail and have not provided verification of their identification at the time of registration. The act lists a "current and valid photo identification" or "a copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document that shows the name and address of the voter” as acceptable forms of ID.
No. There's definitely layers of context for why national ID's are a terrible idea that you gloss over that have nothing to do with voter suppression.The ACLU is also not calling for voter id. You can’t have it both ways. If you are insisting that everyone needs to present a valid photo ID in order to vote, but you don’t support a standardized free photo ID program, you are essentially supporting a poll tax, which is voter suppression and also unconstitutional.
Even the ACLU can see that. Originally Posted by HDGristle
The ACLU is also not calling for voter id. You can’t have it both ways. If you are insisting that everyone needs to present a valid photo ID in order to vote, but you don’t support a standardized free photo ID program, you are essentially supporting a poll tax, which is voter suppression and also unconstitutional. Originally Posted by El-moyou need ID to register to vote, so if you have ID to register, you have ID to show when you DO vote
please explain how it is in any way vote suppression by confirming with ID who you are?You do not need ID to register to vote in most states. You simply need to provide your ssn. The state election board then verifies that the name, ssn and DOB all match the same person.
seriously explain that please
anyone who has the right to vote also has ID. my god,you need it to register to vote Originally Posted by chizzy
you need ID to register to vote, so if you have ID to register, you have ID to show when you DO voteRegistrations prior to the implementation. Alternatives to the ID requirements like SSN or bills establishing residence
You need ID to register for welfare or any other assistance
you need ID to virtually do anything so the agruement that this causes voter suppression is unfounded and untrue unless you can come up with something else
please give an example Originally Posted by chizzy