Why is it that there are people who are against requiring a form of identification when voting? We need identification to do the following:
Drive
Drink
Buy Cigarettes
Buy violent movies/games (in some stores)
And many other things. Yet when it comes to voting, we're somehow limiting the number of people who can vote? Give me a break. The same people who are screaming "stolen election!" are also against requiring a form of ID to vote. Every election, I hear reports about dead people voting, yet the same people are against this don't want to require IDs. And don't give me the "the poor people can't get an ID" or crap like that because the government could issue them. So why are people against it if it will cut down on voter fraud?
2006-10-10 17:58:21 · 8 answers · asked by nighthawk_842003 6 in Politics & Government ➔ Elections
I am all for voting ID cards. The people against them that preach that the poor could not afford them seem to forget that these people usually do not vote anyway. In my state, it is also illegal to walk around without a proper form of identification. It is punishable by a fine up to $252. They should have to show two forms of ID, a picture ID and a social security card, just like the job they should be working at.
2006-10-10 18:05:24 · answer #1 · answered by DLUVDAIMPERIAL 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
This is another Fox News sound bite.
I have been voting for over 20 years now, and I have always shown my ID. Plus I have lived in many different areas and I have also been asked. You see Fox News knows most people don't vote and have no clue what is required when voting. The GOP makes an issue out of nothing, Fox News gives you neat sounding sound bites, because your brain is to small to handle anything bigger. Armed with great new News you help spread this lie on the Internet.
You want to help improve the elections, 1 VOTE 2 Demand a Paper trail. Thats it.
One more thing turn off Fox News and start thinking for yourself.
And the people that are screaming about stolen elections is over 50% of the people.
2006-10-11 01:15:34 · answer #2 · answered by tcmoosey 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
You don't need an ID when voting in Oregon, just a signature.
Oregon is the only state that does a vote-by-mail system (thus we are always last to report in Presidential elections.)
2006-10-11 01:46:20 · answer #3 · answered by amg503 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you can do the above mentioned, you already have an ID.
Not making a 'vote ID' in addition to one you already have is the issue.
And if you've no drivers liscence, a state ID is already obtainable.
Another multi-billion dollar beuracracy for an additional ID is what people are against.
2006-10-11 01:03:16 · answer #4 · answered by DelusionRoad 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I.D. should be required to register, not at the polls. That is one of many ways that have been used to deny the vote in the past, particularly to blacks, Indians and the illiterate
2006-10-11 01:41:03 · answer #5 · answered by Gaspode 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I concur. Having id's protects EVERYBODY's voting rights. Some people will gripe about a $10.00 id, but wont blink twice about buying a $40 bag of pot. Priorities.
2006-10-11 01:12:47 · answer #6 · answered by kitty fresh & hissin' crew 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Could you please tell me where you can vote in this country without identification. I'd really like to know.
2006-10-11 01:03:50 · answer #7 · answered by Kim 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
NO I.D. , NO VOTE !
Hell , you need I.D. to cash a welfare check !
2006-10-11 07:31:42 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋