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TheBlackAdder

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12. Our SSNs were never meant for anything else but Social Security, but it's now a government ID number

Reply to patphil (Reply #2)

Sat Jul 3, 2021, 06:37 PM

Jul 2021

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If the SSN is required for pretty much any state and federal form, apparently that works well enough.

The Republicans push for photo ID, when getting a driver's license just requires 3 pieces of non-Photo ID and your SSN.

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Joe Manchin says he wants a national voter ID [View all] UCmeNdc Jul 2021 OP

I agree make it easy to get Tree Lady Jul 2021 #1

Exactly, socialize the entire project so states can not interfere or fuck with voter applications. TheBlackAdder Jul 2021 #9

It won't make them feel any better, but go for it anyway. Crunchy Frog Jul 2021 #20

I think that's the best answer to the Republican attack on voting rights. patphil Jul 2021 #2

Our SSNs were never meant for anything else but Social Security, but it's now a government ID number TheBlackAdder Jul 2021 #12

Then it needs to be free and easy to get one. Bleacher Creature Jul 2021 #3

Who is going to provide transportation & appointments so voters are not waiting all day? SheltieLover Jul 2021 #4

It would end the lies about unregistered people voting. I do think Driver's Licenses should be OK. Hoyt Jul 2021 #5

Agree. Upon registering the government should automatically provide the voter ID free of charge. UCmeNdc Jul 2021 #26

Honestly we are going to have to go with this dsc Jul 2021 #6

+1 Mad_Machine76 Jul 2021 #8

Fine if there are national voter rights. David__77 Jul 2021 #7

No. WhiskeyGrinder Jul 2021 #10

This idea has some great possibilities, including mail jaysunb Jul 2021 #11

With all of the computer fraud and back-level operating systems, IDK about that, but... TheBlackAdder Jul 2021 #13

I don't agree. EndlessWire Jul 2021 #14

It's certainly an argument I've seen made in many countries but then a lot of countries have some OnDoutside Jul 2021 #21

Agreed and thank you, EndlessWire. crickets Jul 2021 #24

Fine- flotsam Jul 2021 #15

Plus, some rw evilgelicals will refuse the "mark of the beast" and this won't be able to vote. NightWatcher Jul 2021 #16

Totally agree karynnj Jul 2021 #17

How about automatically giving it when they turn 18 or become a citizen JI7 Jul 2021 #18

I agree. It's the standardization and straightforward process Crunchy Frog Jul 2021 #19

National Vote By Mail. It works fine here in Oregon. nt Binkie The Clown Jul 2021 #22

Suspend the filibuster for the For the People mcar Jul 2021 #23

Gee, I wonder where Joe Manchin got this idea. crickets Jul 2021 #25

Think about it. It will not be restrictive if the Democratic Party opens it up. UCmeNdc Jul 2021 #27

In same bill make the winner of the presidential election the winner of the national popular vote Captain Zero Jul 2021 #28

Well, FINALLY DFW Jul 2021 #29

I am in favor of a photo ID alphafemale Jul 2021 #30