Should photo IDs be required in order to vote? (1 Viewer)

[jamesrage]

Should photo IDs be required in order to vote?
I beleave photo IDs should be required when voting in elections,and other poll issues at the ballot box.It makes no sense to let someone without any photo ID vote.

 

[TurtleDude]

Should photo IDs be required in order to vote?

sure-if you have to show ID, pass a background check and fill out a form under penalty of perjury to buy a gun and exercise your second amendment rights you should have to show at least an official ID to vote

 

[jamesrage]

sure-if you have to show ID, pass a background check and fill out a form under penalty of perjury to buy a gun and exercise your second amendment rights you should have to show at least an official ID to vote

I was watching a program earlier today and a bunch of race parasites were claiming that making people show ID in order to vote was racist towards black voters.It was the most absurd thing I have ever heard.But there are people who think that people should not have to show ID to vote.

 

[TurtleDude]

I was watching a program earlier today and a bunch of race parasites were claiming that making people show ID in order to vote was racist towards black voters.It was the most absurd thing I have ever heard.But there are people who think that people should not have to show ID to vote.

They must realize that black voters are somehow unwilling to show ID because they might be faking who they are? or is it because many blacks dont have driver's licenses because of repercussions from the criminal justice system? or is it too expensive to get one

if I have to obtain a photo ID to buy a gun, those people need to get one to vote

 

[CoffeeSaint]

I was watching a program earlier today and a bunch of race parasites were claiming that making people show ID in order to vote was racist towards black voters.It was the most absurd thing I have ever heard.But there are people who think that people should not have to show ID to vote.

The racist argument states that photo ID requirements disenfranchise people who can't afford photo ID, doesn't it? Maybe also people who are not allowed to get driver's licenses -- are felons allowed to get licenses? -- and the argument goes that those people are disproportionately minority folk. Personally, I think that's nonsense, and I'd say yes, you should have to have photo ID to vote. I'd like to include a test to show you have a minimum level of intelligence and some knowledge of politics, but I know there are genuine problems with that, the first being that stupidity is no barrier to citizenship. Alas. That will change when I'm king of the world.

 

[TurtleDude]

The racist argument states that photo ID requirements disenfranchise people who can't afford photo ID, doesn't it? Maybe also people who are not allowed to get driver's licenses -- are felons allowed to get licenses? -- and the argument goes that those people are disproportionately minority folk. Personally, I think that's nonsense, and I'd say yes, you should have to have photo ID to vote. I'd like to include a test to show you have a minimum level of intelligence and some knowledge of politics, but I know there are genuine problems with that, the first being that stupidity is no barrier to citizenship. Alas. That will change when I'm king of the world.

gee its racist to have a polling place more than 100 yards from their house because I HAD TO DRIVE 3 miles to vote and that costs money-be it gasoline, or cab fair. Maybe we should just go door to door to let people vote without leaving their home.

When are you running for king? will we need a photo ID to vote for that:mrgreen:

 

[FallingPianos]

I'm not sure. I dont remember if a photo ID is typically required when registering to vote. I'd support requireing it for either one of those processes, but I dont see the need for requiring it for both.

 

[jamesrage]

I'm not sure. I dont remember if a photo ID is typically required when registering to vote. I'd support requireing it for either one of those processes, but I dont see the need for requiring it for both.

I think it should be required for both.A. to make sure you are who you say you are when you register and B. to make sure you are who you say you are when you vote.

 

[jamesrage]

They must realize that black voters are somehow unwilling to show ID because they might be faking who they are? or is it because many blacks dont have driver's licenses because of repercussions from the criminal justice system? or is it too expensive to get one

I find this odd because we need photo IDs to buy beer,cigarettes,write checks,cash paychecks,start bank accounts and a driver license to drive.

 

[CaptainCourtesy]

I agree that photo ID's should be a requirement to vote. If cost becomes an issue, perhaps that could be waived based on need. Or perhaps there needn't be a cost.

 

[FallingPianos]

Or perhaps there needn't be a cost.

voting shouldnt cost anything, i'd absolutely want the cost of the ID required to be covered.

 

[Trajan Octavian Titus]

The racist argument states that photo ID requirements disenfranchise people who can't afford photo ID, doesn't it? Maybe also people who are not allowed to get driver's licenses -- are felons allowed to get licenses?

You don't have to have a license to get an ID card and an ID card is approximately $3.00.

-- and the argument goes that those people are disproportionately minority folk. Personally, I think that's nonsense, and I'd say yes, you should have to have photo ID to vote.

Agreed.

I'd like to include a test to show you have a minimum level of intelligence and some knowledge of politics, but I know there are genuine problems with that, the first being that stupidity is no barrier to citizenship.

Now the argument against this policy based on racial disgrimination is sound due to the fact that they did this in the south during segragation ie litteracy tests and the like in order to keep down the black vote.

 

[Navy Pride]

How would you handle Absentee Ballots?

For example I believe Oregon votes all Absentee....

 

[Stinger]

Should photo IDs be required in order to vote?
I beleave photo IDs should be required when voting in elections,and other poll issues at the ballot box.It makes no sense to let someone without any photo ID vote.

My 86 year old mother is blind, every election I take her to her polling place and she shows her ID and we vote.

This is about allow certain groups to commit voter fraud that's all, and they think people are stupid enough to believe it's about someone's right or disfranchisment.

BTW our paper this morning said Georgia is going back to court to get the stay lifted which prevents asking people to identify themselves. We'll see what happens.

 

[Purple]

I vote yes. Everyone that votes should have to show some sort of photo ID.

Personally I think we would have less problems at the polls if they would require the people that work the polls to have half a brain.

 

[jamesrage]

How would you handle Absentee Ballots?

Certified mail.Usualy certified mail requires that someone show ID and sign for the mail.

 

[jamesrage]

This is about allow certain groups to commit voter fraud that's all, and they think people are stupid enough to believe it's about someone's right or disfranchisment.

Most of the time I do not think people are actually stupid enough to beleave such garbage,I beleave they fake this nonsense of pretending to believe such crap is disfranchises someone and they hope a rat judge believes them.

 

[Hoot]

I have nothing against the use of photo id's. I also believe that holding elections on just one day...the 2nd Tuesday of November, or whatever... is in need of change. Why not have voting for a full week?

 

[Stinger]

I have nothing against the use of photo id's. I also believe that holding elections on just one day...the 2nd Tuesday of November, or whatever... is in need of change. Why not have voting for a full week?

Louisiana does weekend voting. But part of the problem would be getting volunteers for the whole week.

 

[The Mark]

Yes. Photo ID should be required.

From everything I have seen and heard about the subject, requiring photo ID would only be an improvement, and I challenge anyone on this forum to prove otherwise.

Personally I think we would have fewer problems at the polls if they would require the people that work the polls to have half a brain.

I would rather they have a full brain.....and use it.

 

[Navy Pride]

Again I ask:

How would you handle Absentee Ballots?

For example I believe Oregon votes all Absentee....

 

[The Mark]

Again I ask:

How would you handle Absentee Ballots?

For example I believe Oregon votes all Absentee....

I would think some form of mail where you are required to produce photo ID to mail it.

That way, when they get your absentee ballot, they know you are who you say you are.

Unless you have fake ID......but I think voting with fake ID would be less of a problem than the current problems.

 

[Purple]

I would rather they have a full brain.....and use it.

Not me, I rather enjoy having to spell my name 3 or 4 times while I show my drivers license and still have take 15 minutes and two people to find it on the list. :roll:

Unfortunately no skills are required to work at a polling place.

 

[faithful_servant]

How would you handle Absentee Ballots?

For example I believe Oregon votes all Absentee....

VOTE BY MAIL, BABY!!!
Write your congresscritter, wirte your county clerk, write your governator, write every election official you can find and demand VBM.

Back on topic....

Voter registration should require a photo ID or other accepted proof of identity.

 

[faithful_servant]

I have nothing against the use of photo id's. I also believe that holding elections on just one day...the 2nd Tuesday of November, or whatever... is in need of change. Why not have voting for a full week?

Vote By Mail solves this problem