Should all persons wishing to vote be required to show photo I.D.?

Question

If your answer is no, please explain your reasoning.

Answer 1

The answer is yes. I purposely waited until asked for it just to see what would happen. They did ask for it. They also made me wait at the door until there was a free poll worker rather than queing up like they always have. That polling place (for early voting) was on the ball.

Answer 2

My answer is yes. ARIZONA IS CERTAINLY TRYING TO DO THEIR PART::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::Arizona Voters 1, Judicial Supremacy 0 BY NEWT GINGRICH
Speaking of voting, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of democracy this week
by deciding that Arizona may go ahead and implement a law that was passed
overwhelmingly by the voters, requiring a photo ID to cast a ballot.
Arizona's voter identification law was passed two years ago by the citizens of a state
concerned about illegal immigration and the potential impact of illegal voters on their elections.
This is an issue we've talked about in "Winning the Future" before: For our democracy
to be legitimate, it has to reflect the views of legal and legitimate voters.
Of course, soon after it was passed, the Arizona photo ID law was challenged by the usual
coalition of left-liberal groups. They eventually convinced some federal judges to suspend the law
while their lawsuit goes forward, reversing the expressed will of the people. In its ruling, the
Supreme Court lifted that suspension. It's not total victory -- the court didn't rule on the constitutionality
of the law. But it is a useful reminder to voters: There are federal judges out there who are willing
and eager to cancel out our democratic decisions with a stroke of their pen. Thankfully, in this case,
the Supreme Court got it right. NEWT GINGRICH FOR PRESIDENT.

Answer 3

sense about who does no longer have such an id already. by using the truth that maximum, if no longer all, motive force's licenses have a photo, initiate with those who do not rigidity. In a huge city, you actually want a photo id to money a research, notwithstanding in a small city, this is elementary to money a verify in basic terms once you consider that human beings understand your face. Many human beings on consistent earning have that sales automatically deposited in a economic employer account, and hardly ever might want to money a be sure. Then there are scholars. now no longer all student IDs have images, and a sparkling wrinkle cropped up in Pennsylvania the position the id might want to have an expiration date. many colleges do no longer contain an expiration date, it is a kindness to alumni who might want to opt to apply the library or otherwise proceed to participate in campus pastimes. some elderly human beings now no longer perfect lack the crucial identity, notwithstanding in a number of of situations lack the documentation critical to get this variety of card. also, they could have significant project getting to the position (DMV?) the position such playing cards are issued, and not in any respect be able to arise with the money for the fee. for someone who in difficulty-free words needs it to vote, this may also be truly a barrier. do no longer overlook that for a number of of persons, the hassles apprehensive might want to easily purpose them to stay residing in place of vote. a authentic democracy makes it less difficult, now no longer more durable, for human beings to vote.

Answer 4

Its too easy to fake an photo ID. Illegals used to buy "Dept. of Pulblic Safely" IDs at the flea market. Considered novelty items because of the mispselling of "Safety", the state finally passed a law against close facsimilies.
Now, consider what a pro forger could make for you.

Answer 5

Yes, these photo id's will help reduce voter fraud, and they are available at no cost to the voter. How do people cash checks or drive, or even collect any social services without a photo id?

Answer 6

To me this is a no brainer lets see.. you need ID to buy liquor and cigarettes to cash a check to get on a airline to get a job I could go on and on, I can't wait to read the logic for not requiring one.

Answer 7

i say why not? what's the big deal? the only people who care about rules like that are the ones trying to get away with something. if you're legit then what the hell is the difference?

it's like folks complaining about the traffic cameras because they don't want anyone to catch them running a red light.

Answer 8

Absolutely. Let's face it, most of us have to anyway as who holds onto those little cards??? Why can't everyone? It seems fishy. I'm suspicious of anyone who can hold onto a piece of cardboard for 2/3 years.

Answer 9

Yes, and to dip their finger in indelible ink, showing that they have already voted. Only someone interested in fraudulent voting (read liberal democrats) would be opposed to this.

Answer 10

Yes--why not prove you are who you are. We have to show an ID to buy a candy bar with a credit card at Walmart!