"the House Administration Committee approved a bill to require states to ask for photo identification from voters by November 2008 and proof of citizenship by 2010. The full House could vote on it as early as next week."
I think it is long overdue.
You need ID for just about everything, these days. Why not for voting?
What do you think?
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2006-09-16 14:28:28 · 14 answers · asked by DAR 7 in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
Ali, I think we pay enough taxes that if you don't have one getting one should be free.
2006-09-16 15:02:35 · update #1
thank god. not just because of illegal immigration, but just in general, i mean cmon.
2006-09-16 14:49:20 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
Agree completely!! However, I know you will have people coming on here decrying the necessity and "expense" of having to come up with a photo ID. That's hogwash! It will go a long way to stopping people from voting who do not have the right to vote. It should be the responsibility of every citizen to get this required ID and it should NOT be considered a huge hardship. If there are people who really are on an extremely limited income, perhaps the cost of the card could be scaled according to income, such as for seniors and handicapped on limited income and even poor working families. Everyone validly on social assistance should get one issued to them, as well, at no cost. Anyone who does not have the ID by the deadline should not expect to be able to vote. The benefits far outweigh the inconvenience to American citizens!
2006-09-16 14:37:41 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 1⤋
You would have thought this would have been the law many years ago.I cant believe it took this long to do the right thing.Its only common sense but wait ,that is lacking in the government isn't it? I have to show a picture ID to get into my health club.You would think it would have been enacted as soon as the technology was available.I for one am ecstatic about it.
2006-09-16 14:42:33 · answer #3 · answered by Yakuza 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Yes, it is a good idea, however, how much will it cost each citizen to obtain this Voter's ID ? What if someone can not afford paying those fees? Are we trying to prevent certain class of citizens from voting? that would not be right. If no fees involved, then it a great idea.
2006-09-16 15:00:32 · answer #4 · answered by Ali M 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
The ID must be available at no cost, because charging for the ID is a violation of the 24th Amendment, which prohibits demanding payment of any money as a prerequisite for voting.
So, if the govt is going to mandate these IDs for voting, they must available to everyone at no cost.
2006-09-16 15:38:39 · answer #5 · answered by coragryph 7 · 3⤊ 2⤋
Since old enough to wonder, it has puzzled this person how rich people do not set up multiple residency for trusted employees.
As one that does not drive would welcome way to get photo ID that was not as hard to get or cost as much as non-drivers photo ID. Think building fence is huge waste of money.
2006-09-16 14:41:48 · answer #6 · answered by Mister2-15-2 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
With all this phony ID stuff, we need something better than a simple ID or proof of citizenship. I still favor the retina scan.
2006-09-16 14:47:54 · answer #7 · answered by The Hell With This Constitution 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
It’s about time.
2006-09-16 15:01:44 · answer #8 · answered by 75160 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
It seems they are working. I need to know what the Senate is doing now.
2006-09-16 14:34:27 · answer #9 · answered by yars232c 6 · 6⤊ 2⤋
It is long overdue
2006-09-16 14:32:45 · answer #10 · answered by Bob 4 · 6⤊ 1⤋