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Exactly - IDs are required for pretty much everything else we do. Voting should be no different.

• sweetheart 5y ago
  Do you still feel that way when considering how this would inhibit many people who cannot get IDs from voting? It's their right, no? Just because they don't have a means to obtain an ID doesn't mean their voice shouldn't carry weight in our democracy.
  • alkonaut 5y ago
    To be absolutely clear: I hope no one is suggesting that there should be any voter ID laws that aren’t preceded by ensuring people have ID (free, easy access). The voter ID discussion should be phrased as “assuming 99.9% have ID, do you think it’s a good idea to check it when voting?” The answer to that question is: “yes”. The other question (much less interesting!) is “assuming ID access and possession is as skewed as today, is it a good idea to require ID for voting?”. The answer to that question is an equally easy “No”.
  • chrismcb 5y ago
    Why can't they get an id?
    • gremlinsinc 5y ago
      Cost. If it's $25, that's too much for some people. Time cost. If they work 8-5, or two jobs, they can't get time off to go get an id. That's just a few off the top of my head.