A GOP Plan To Disfranchise Democratic Voters in 2012?
How does the requirement to identify yourself prevent you from voting?
In today’s USA Today, former DNC interim chair Donna Brazile claims that Republicans are trying to block voters from the polls and reduce the voting rights of ”Democratic-leaning Americans.” She asserts that Republicans are passing state ballot integrity laws — such as voter photo-ID requirements – to limit the participation of minority voters, the young, and the poor (purported Obama voters) heading into the 2012 elections. Brazile asks, ”Do we really want to see Florida’s 2000 election controversy replayed?”
Expect to see lots more of this leading to the presidential election. The 2000 presidential election produced voluminous claims of rampant voter intimidation, suppression, and harassment in Florida. The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights investigated these claims over a six-month period immediately after the election. The Civil Rights Division of the Justice Department also conducted a separate investigation.
Despite numerous allegations suggesting widespread voter intimidation, suppression, and harassment, the Commission’s investigation produced just two ostensible instances of perceived voter intimidation. Were there voting problems in Florida? Sure, as in every election. But the Justice Department found no credible evidence that Floridians were intentionally denied the right to vote.......
I took some scrap metal to the salvage yard once.....had to show my DL and get my picture snapped so I could get my money. There appeared to be a number of Democrat voters there.....doing the same thing.
Every voter should have a stake in the nation. In addition to a valid photo ID....every citizen 18 and over should pay at least $10 in federal income taxes, and show a 1040EZ at the polls to prove it.
ID laws make it uncomfortable for wanted criminals to show up at polling places. (bench warrants and all)
ID laws make it harder for out of state college kids to vote out of their home districts.
ID laws make it harder for illegals to vote.
ID laws make it harder for the dead to vote.
I have to show an ID to buy beer at a beer barn or Wegamans.
I have to show an ID to buy to buy liquor at a state store.
I would have to an ID to buy cigarettes if I smoked them.
I have to show an ID when I get my medicine from the local drug store.
The ID issue is not the factor here. You're misrepresenting the issue. Again.