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Gormy Cuss

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5. The problem with requiring voter IDs, with or without photos, is that it's an inefficient way

Reply to d_r (Original post)

Fri Dec 9, 2011, 11:46 AM

Dec 2011

to address a miniscule problem, namely people who are ineligible showing up to a polling place to vote.

The real reason for this sort of move is to disenfranchise people who are more likely to vote for the other party.

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Hamilton County Commissioner Fred Skillern jokes on rolling back voting rights [View all] d_r Dec 2011 OP

If photo ID is required to vote, voter cards should have photos on them csziggy Dec 2011 #1

That was no joke. It's been being kicked around by the Constitution party and others for a decade. freshwest Dec 2011 #2

They are bringing this to Maine... 4bucksagallon Dec 2011 #3

They've controlled the media for a generation. That's why. Time flies as the fascism grows. freshwest Dec 2011 #4

The problem with requiring voter IDs, with or without photos, is that it's an inefficient way Gormy Cuss Dec 2011 #5

I have already contacted by voting office to find out exactly what is needed. I ususally vote early southernyankeebelle Dec 2011 #6