At voter-ID hearing, Pa. justices have tough questions and a surprise

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4. This is all such theater, but with real consequences

The Republicans know the real purpose of these laws, but will not say it because the truth would expose their nature as undemocratic thugs. The Democrats know the real purpose of these laws, but have a hard time saying it because such a strong accusation against their political opponents is impolite. And the media know the real purpose of these laws, but won't say it because they long ago surrendered their role in our democracy to inform the public and instead settled for the less expensive role of being fact-neutral political commentators.

Meanwhile, many thousands will lose their right to vote this year, to supposedly combat a threat that does not exist.